B1 — Intermediate
Nowadays, you will see a lot of advertisements made using AI on social media. These ads usually sell products that are cheap, low-quality, or sometimes, do not exist at all.
Scammers use AI to make realistic videos and fake customer reviews. They can make these ads quickly and at a low cost. The ads appear on dodgy websites and even on trusted platforms like Amazon.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about fake AI advertisements.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/fake-ai-ads-level-2
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to be flooded with something” mean? ”Social media platforms are being flooded with ultra-realistic ads created by AI to sell products that either don’t exist or turn out to be cheap junk.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to slip through” mean? ”Experts note that these ads easily slip through automated moderation systems due to the sheer volume of new content.” Use the phrasal verb in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “shady” mean? ”These ads appear on both shady websites and legitimate platforms like Amazon.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever seen an AI-generated ad online? What is your opinion about them?
- Do you think AI-generated ads are dangerous? Why or why not?
- Should social media platforms do more to stop fake ads? Discuss your opinion.
- What do you do before buying a product you see in an online ad?
- Have you ever bought something that looked different from the ad? Talk about your experience.