2. Find the words with similar meaning in the text.

a) to be founded; b) to give; c) to contain; d) to link; e) to need;

f) to make use; g) priority

3. Complete the sentences using a noun or a verb from the box.

a) pattern; b) trial; c) to be trained; d) to be connected; e) to simulate; f) to process

1. Neural network is a branch of AI that allows computers to recognize … .

2. Neural net can … the functioning of a human brain.

3. In a neural net computer processing units … in multiple ways.

4. Neural nets are not programmed – they … .

5. The net learns by … .

6. Neural nets can … information.

4. Find the terms to the given definitions.

1) computer circuitry that mimics the structure of the human brain;	a) data
2) operations performed on data to transform it in some way;	b) neural net
3) unorganized material that can be entered into a computer;	c) processor
4) opening a computer file in order to get or add information;	d) processing
5) a part of a computer that controls all the other parts of the systems;	e) access

5. Answer the questions.

1. What is the neural networking?

2. What is the main function of neural networks?

3. Do you know what structure a neural network resembles?

4. Can you speak about the specific features of neural networking?

5. What spheres of our life are neural networks used in?

Text D: Robotics

A robot is a computer that outputs motion instead of information. Robotics involves developing mechanical or computer devices than can paint cars, make precision welds, and perform other tasks that require a high degree of precision or are tedious or hazardous for human.

In general, robotic systems can do precise tasks accurately and consistently. Contemporary robotics combines high-precision machine capabilities with sophisticated controlling software and sensors. The controlling software in robots is what is most important in terms of AI. The brain in a advanced industrial robot today works at about ten million instructions per second. To achieve human intelligence, the robot brain must achieve 100 trillion operations per second. These sensors enable the robot to change its motion based on outside stimuli. The sensors can detect light, sound, touch and heat.

Robots have many applications in industry. Manufactures use robots to assemble and paint products. The robots do repetitive tasks without getting bored and careless. Robots are expensive, they work 24 hours per day, do not go on strike, do not show up to work with a hangover and do not require health insurance and pensions. The robots have enabled firms to manufacture quality products and reduce labor costs while shortening delivery time to customers. For this reasons, companies like robots very much. As robots grow more capable, the opportunity for unskilled and semiskilled employment is sure to decline.

Although robots are essential components of today's automated manufacturing systems, future robots will find applications outside the factory in banks, restaurants, homes and hazardous working environments such as nuclear stations. A robot must not only execute tasks programmed by the user but also be able to interact with its environment through its sensors and actuators, sense and avoid unforeseen obstacles, and perform its duties much the same way humans do.