engels extra voc: will AI free us or not?

chatbot

a computer program that can have a conversation with a human

unionise

organise people to join a trade union (vakbond) or to become a member of a trade union

bust

break something or stop it from working

hype

discussion and adverts in the media telling people how good, important or unique a product or service is

trough

a low point, especially when a business or the economy is not growing

experimentation

the process of trying many different things to see which one works or has the desired effect

morale

the amount of confidence a person or group has at a particular time

algorithm

a set of instructions or rules programmed into a computer that will calculate an answer to a problem

automate

change a process from one that is done by humans to one done by machines or computers

sticking point

something that people disagree on, which slows or stops a decision or agreement

negotiation

the process of discussing something with one or more people to reach an agreement

optimist

people who always believe that good things will happen

reassure

say or do something to make people feel less scared or worried

scam

a clever but dishonest plan that tricks people to make money

harness

control something, usually as a way to use its power

beg to differ

a way to politely disagree with someone or something

wipe out

get rid of something completely

level out

stop rising or falling and stay at an even level

champing at the bit

very eager to do something

clamp down on

take strong action to stop or limit something harmful or unwanted

get rid of

remove a person or thing from your surroundings

get thrown around

discussed in a back-and-forth way

lean into

decide to do something difficult and try to do it well