Question

tech and ai in the skilled trades
select the correct words to complete the sentence below.
artificial intelligence is __ to entirely replace skilled trades since skilled trades involve a __ type of intelligence.
options: unlikely, specialized, generalized, likely

Explanation:

To determine the correct word, we analyze the context. The sentence is about whether AI will replace skilled trades. "Unlikely" fits the first blank as it conveys that AI is not expected to entirely replace skilled trades (since skilled trades involve specialized intelligence, making full replacement improbable). The other words: "specialized" and "generalized" relate to the type of intelligence, but the first blank needs a word about probability, so "unlikely" is correct. Then, skilled trades involve "specialized" intelligence (as they require specific, expert skills, not generalized).

Answer:

First blank: unlikely; Second blank: specialized