Grammar Predictions: Future Perfect and it in subject position
The Future Perfect is used to predict actions, which will be completed before a particular time in the future. It is often used with time expressions such as bu 2020, before the end of the century. For example: By 2050, scientists will have designed Al.
The strength of predictions can be varied by using the certainty verbs like may/might/could instead of will. For example:
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By 2070 the researchers may/might/could have implanted A/ chips directly into human brain.
The predictions can also be made by using it in subject position when the true subject of the prediction is that clause. For example: It's likely that A/ will share our values because it is literally extension of ourselves.
It's possible that A/ will destroy human civilization.
Grammar practice
1. Make predictions for 2050 about Al for each of the following items using the rules given above. You may wish to use these verbs: use, become, design, build, replace, wage, disappear, implant, andperform.
Computers software
Superintelligence
Artificial Intelligence General intelligence
Human intelligence
Superintelligent Al/computers/machines
Al technology
2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Perfect.
1. By 2018 Al(be) your physician able to prescribe medication through machine-learning algorithms.
2. By 2019 Al(resolve) 90 00 disagreements among eBay traders using "online dispute resolution.'
3. By 2020 Al(do) virtual drug screening using machinelearning algorithms called neural networks.
4. By 2021 Al(provide) personalized tutoring and real-time feedback for the schoolchildren.
5. By 2022 Al(become) a high-tech personal chef with a database of 2,000 recipes.
6. By 2025 Al(create) a human-like character who can think, act, react, and interact in a natural way, using both verbal and nonverbal communication.