ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT (LKPD 2026)

 ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT (LKPD 2026)

The Existential Threat: Why We Must Regulate AI Now

Thesis	Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into an integral part of our daily lives. From recommendation algorithms to autonomous vehicles, its benefits are undeniable. However, the unchecked acceleration of AI development poses severe risks to humanity. It is crucial that governments and tech companies implement strict regulations immediately, as the dangers of job displacement and mass disinformation are no longer theoretical, but imminent.
Argument 1	It can lead to job displacement. First, the widespread adoption of AI threatens to disrupt the global workforce on an unprecedented scale. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that replaced physical labor, AI competes with human intellect. According to a 2023 report by Goldman Sachs, generative AI could potentially automate activities equivalent to 300 million full-time jobs globally. This shift does not only affect low-skilled labor but also impacts creative and administrative professions. Without a safety net or clear regulation, this could lead to economic instability and widening inequality.
Argument 2	Furthermore, it takes into account disinformation & democracy. AI possesses the dangerous capacity to amplify disinformation, threatening the fabric of democracy. Generative AI tools can create "deepfakes" (realistic but fake images and videos) and generate misleading text at a massive scale. The World Economic Forum’s "Global Risks Report 2024" ranks AI-derived misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk for the next two years. If bad actors use these tools to manipulate elections or incite violence, the societal consequences could be catastrophic.
Argument 3	Finally, it is lack of accountability. There is the issue of the "black box" problem, where even developers do not fully understand how their AI models arrive at certain decisions. This lack of transparency leads to algorithmic bias and discrimination in critical areas like hiring, law enforcement, and lending. Without strict legal frameworks, there is no accountability when an AI system causes harm to individuals.
Conclusion/Reiteration	In conclusion, while AI offers transformative potential, its dangers—economic disruption, the collapse of truth, and lack of accountability—are too significant to ignore. Innovation must not come at the cost of human security. Therefore, immediate and robust global regulation is not just an option; it is a necessity to ensure AI serves humanity rather than destroys it.

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LKPD

HAPPY 

"The AI Policy Makers"

Karakteristik: Mampu berpikir abstrak, kosakata luas, mandiri.

Pendekatan STEAM: Engineering (Logika Struktur) & Mathematics (Proyeksi Data).

Activity 1: Deconstructing Arguments (Mencapai TP 2)

Instruksi: Bertindaklah sebagai insinyur data. Bongkar struktur teks argumentasi penulis dan evaluasi kekuatan buktinya.

Paragraph Focus	Main Idea (Ide Pokok)	Supporting Evidence (Detail Pendukung)	Validity Check (Math/Science)
Thesis	Write the thesis in your own words.	-	-
Argument 1 (Economy)	...	...	Is the "300 million" figure a fact or prediction? Explain based on the modal verbs used.
Argument 2 (Democracy)	...	...	How does "Deepfake" technology logically lead to "collapse of truth"? Connect the cause-effect.

 

Activity 2: The Implicit Analysis (Mencapai TP 1)

Instruksi: Jawab pertanyaan berikut untuk menggali makna tersirat.

1. Tone Analysis: The author uses the phrase "unchecked acceleration" instead of just "fast growth". What does this imply about the author's attitude towards Tech CEOs?
2. Future Projection (Math/Science): Based on the text, if regulation is not implemented immediately, what is the implicit consequence for the year 2030 mentioned or hinted at in the text?

 

 

JOYFUL 

"The Fact Checkers"

Karakteristik: Mampu memahami teks dengan bantuan visual, butuh panduan struktur.

Pendekatan STEAM: Art (Visualisasi) & Technology (Identifikasi Isu).

Activity 1: Information Sorting (Mencapai TP 1)

Instruksi: Berikut adalah daftar informasi dari teks. Tentukan apakah informasi tersebut Explicit (Tertulis jelas) atau Implicit (Kesimpulan/Makna tersembunyi). Beri tanda centang (✔).

Statement from/based on Text	Explicit (Tersurat)	Implicit (Tersirat)	Evidence/Reason
"AI could automate 300 million full-time jobs."	...	...	Because it is written directly with numbers.
"The writer is worried/afraid of the future."	...	...	Not written, but felt through words like 'threat' and 'danger'.
"Governments are currently too slow in making rules."	...	...	Inferred from the call to act "immediately".
"Deepfakes can create misleading text."	...	...	...

 

Activity 2: Mind Mapping the Details (Mencapai TP 2)

Instruksi (Art/Engineering): Lengkapi Peta Pikiran (Mind Map) di bawah ini untuk menghubungkan Ide Pokok dengan Detail Pendukungnya.

• CENTER: The Dangers of AI
• BRANCH 1 (Main Idea): Economic Threat
• Detail (Data): _________ (Cari angka di teks)
• Detail (Source): _________ (Cari nama Bank di teks)
• BRANCH 2 (Main Idea): Political Threat
• Detail (Tech): _________ (Cari istilah teknologi palsu)
• Detail (Source): _________ (Cari nama Laporan Global)

GLAD

"The Data Explorers"

Karakteristik: Butuh scaffolding (bantuan bertahap), fokus pada kosakata kunci dan informasi konkret.

Pendekatan STEAM: Mathematics (Pencarian Angka) & Visual (Gambar).

Activity 1: Hunting for Facts (Mencapai TP 1 - Tersurat)

Instruksi (Math/Science): Scan teks (baca cepat) untuk menemukan data (angka/fakta) berikut. Tulis kalimat lengkapnya.

1. Find the Number: Berapa jumlah pekerjaan yang terancam?
• Answer: ____________________ jobs.
2. Find the Source: Siapa yang mengeluarkan "Global Risks Report"?
• Answer: The World ____________________ Forum.
3. Find the Object: Apa nama teknologi yang bisa membuat video palsu?
• Answer: Deep_____________ .

 

Activity 2: Matching Ideas (Mencapai TP 2)

Instruksi: Tarik garis (Engineering/Logic) untuk menghubungkan Ide Pokok di sebelah kiri dengan Detail Pendukung yang sesuai di sebelah kanan.

MAIN IDEA (Ide Pokok)		SUPPORTING DETAIL (Detail Pendukung)
1. AI threatens jobs (Economy)	↔	A. Deepfakes and misinformation can manipulate elections.
2. AI threatens truth (Democracy)	↔	B. Developers do not understand how AI makes decisions ("Black Box").
3. Lack of Accountability	↔	C. Goldman Sachs report says 300 million jobs could be lost.