As artificial intelligence technologies become increasingly prevalent in fields such as recruitment, healthcare, and judicial systems, the transparency and fairness of their decision-making have sparked widespread controversy. Proponents argue that algorithms can eliminate human bias, while opponents worry that opaque "black box" logic may exacerbate systemic discrimination. To what extent do you believe artificial intelligence systems should be permitted to make these high-stakes decisions without human oversight? Please articulate your stance and provide specific reasons and examples to support your viewpoint.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling