The US and Friends Work Together on AI and Minerals

美國與盟友合作開發 AI 與礦產


Introduction

The United States has a new plan called Pax Silica. This plan helps friendly countries get the materials they need for AI.

美國有一項名為 Pax Silica 的新計劃。該計劃旨在幫助友好國家獲取 AI 所需的材料。

Main Body

The US wants to be safe. They do not want to buy all their minerals from China. They want to work with many different countries.

美國希望確保安全。他們不希望所有礦產都向中國採購。

India is now part of this plan. The US and India will make computer chips together. The US promised to share technology with India.

印度現在已加入此計劃。美國與印度將共同製造電腦晶片。美國承諾與印度分享技術。

Other places are joining too. The European Commission and the Netherlands are now in the group. They want to stop depending on China for high-tech parts.

其他地區也加入了。歐盟委員會與荷蘭目前已加入該團體。他們希望停止在高科技零件方面依賴中國。

Conclusion

More countries are joining Pax Silica. This helps them stay strong and rich in the future.

越來越多國家加入 Pax Silica。這有助於他們在未來保持強大與富裕。

Vocabulary Learning

The Power of 'WANT TO'

In the text, we see this pattern many times:

  • The US wants to be safe.
  • They do not want to buy...
  • They want to work...
  • They want to stop...

What is this? We use Want + To + Action when we talk about a goal or a desire. It is the simplest way to explain why someone does something.

How to use it: Person \rightarrow want to \rightarrow Action

Easy Examples:

  • I want to learn English.
  • We want to go home.
  • He wants to help.

Quick Tip: If the person is He, She, or It, just add an -s:

  • The US (it) wants to be safe.

Vocabulary Learning

materials (n.)
Things used to make other things
Example:Wood and metal are common building materials.
minerals (n.)
Natural substances found in the ground
Example:Gold and iron are important minerals.
promised (v.)
Said that you will definitely do something
Example:He promised to help me with my homework.
technology (n.)
The use of science to make new machines and tools
Example:Modern technology makes our lives easier.
depending on (v.)
Needing someone or something for help or support
Example:The baby is depending on its mother for food.
Practice A2 words in a crossword