As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday decision-making, many fields have begun to rely on algorithms to replace human judgment—from medical diagnosis to criminal sentencing. Yet, when algorithms err or produce bias, who should be held accountable for the consequences? Is it the technology companies that develop these systems, the professionals who ultimately adopt their recommendations, or the governments that fail to regulate them? Please articulate your position on this question of accountability, and cite specific examples from fields such as healthcare, judiciary, or autonomous driving to support your argument.
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