In the following passage, some words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives to fill in each blank. Mark your answer for each question.
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, debates around its ethical use are growing louder. Machines now make decisions that were once the (1)_____ of human judgment-from recommending medical treatments to scanning resumes. While Al offers speed and efficiency, it lacks moral (2)_____ raising concerns about bias, accountability, and transparency. Critics argue that without strict ethical frameworks, Al could reinforce social inequalities or even make harmful choices with no clear line of (3)_____. Developers face the challenge of embedding values into code-yet whose values should apply? In multicultural societies, defining what is "right" is rarely (4)_____. Some suggest collaborative oversight involving ethicists, technologists, and policymakers. Others warn that regulation must evolve faster than innovation to prevent misuse. In the race to build smarter systems, the real question remains: can we create machines that are not just intelligent, but also (5)_____ ?
What would come in (4)
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
In the context of the passage, blank (4) describes the difficulty of defining "right" behavior across different multicultural societies.
The sentence states: "In multicultural societies, defining what is 'right' is rarely universal."
Universal means something that applies to all people or contexts without exception. Since multicultural societies consist of diverse groups with varying beliefs, a single, all-encompassing definition of morality is difficult to achieve.
Other options do not fit in the context:
Visible: This refers to something that can be seen with the eyes. While a definition might be written down, the challenge described is one of agreement and application across diverse groups, not visibility.
Consistent: This refers to something that stays the same over time or is logical. While consistency is important in ethics, the specific challenge mentioned—the conflict of different values in multicultural societies—points to the lack of a shared, universal standard rather than a lack of internal logic.
Obvious: This means easily understood or clear. While defining "right" may not be obvious, the passage emphasizes the "whose values" dilemma, highlighting that what is "right" varies by culture, making it a question of global or universal applicability rather than just clarity.