The Mutiny of the Machines

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – explore the complex risks and challenges of AI systems operating beyond human control;
• – examine both technical failures and intentional misuse through critical analysis and discussion;
• – watch an educational video about terrifying new AI behaviors and practice advanced language skills.

This C2 ESL lesson explores the complex risks and challenges of AI systems operating beyond human control, examining both technical failures and intentional misuse through critical analysis.

Warm-Up

Begin with a game in which students will guess which statements are true and which are false.

Video

Play a short educational video titled “AI CEO explains the terrifying new behavior AIs are showing.” After watching, students will fill gaps in sentences based on the video watched.

Exercises

In this section, students will complete the gaps in a story using the words given. In the second exercise, they will improve the flow of the sentences, focusing on clarity, concision, and logical progression of ideas.

Reading

Students will read a short text about how AI can go rogue and answer questions about the text.

Discussion

By the end of the lesson, students will answer questions to spark a discussion.