AI Growth and Global Problems

AI 的增長與全球問題


Introduction

AI is growing very fast. New computers are better, but some countries have more AI than others.

AI 成長得非常快速。新電腦的性能更強,但某些國家擁有的 AI 比其他國家多。

Main Body

IBM made very small computer chips. These chips make AI faster and use less power. Now, China is making AI that is as good as US AI. Some AI tools are cheap, but some may cost more than a human worker soon.

IBM 製造了非常小的電腦晶片。這些晶片讓 AI 運行速度更快且更省電。現在,中國正在製造與美國 AI 同樣強大的 AI。有些 AI 工具很便宜,但有些可能很快就會比人類員工更昂貴。

Google wants new rules for AI. But the United Nations says AI changes too fast. They worry that laws cannot keep up with the technology. Some AI can now plan things on its own, and this is risky.

Google 希望為 AI 制定新規則。但聯合國表示 AI 變化太快。他們擔心法律無法跟上技術的步伐。某些 AI 現在可以自行規劃,這是具有風險的。

The US and China own most of the AI power. This makes other countries poor. Google and other groups are giving money to Africa. They want to build AI labs and internet hubs there.

美國和中國擁有大部分的 AI 算力。這使得其他國家變得貧窮。Google 和其他團體正在向非洲提供資金。他們希望在那裡建立 AI 實驗室和網路中心。

Conclusion

AI is getting stronger, but the world does not have a shared plan for safety.

AI 變得越來越強大,但世界還沒有一個共同的安全計劃。

Vocabulary Learning

Comparing Things

In the text, we see how to describe things that are similar or different. This is key for A2 English.

1. The word "As... as" Use this when two things are the same.

  • Example from text: "China is making AI that is as good as US AI."
  • Meaning: China AI = US AI.

2. Small words for Big Changes Look at how we describe size and speed:

  • Small \rightarrow Smaller (less size)
  • Fast \rightarrow Faster (more speed)

3. Simple Opposites

  • Cheap \leftrightarrow Cost more
  • Poor \leftrightarrow Power/Money

Quick Tip: To move from A1 to A2, stop saying "very good" and start using comparisons like "better than" or "as good as".

Vocabulary Learning

power (n.)
energy used to make machines work
Example:The new computer uses less power.
rules (n.)
instructions that tell you what you must or must not do
Example:The school has strict rules about mobile phones.
risky (adj.)
something that could be dangerous
Example:Driving too fast in the rain is very risky.
hubs (n.)
central places for a particular activity
Example:The city is a hub for business and technology.
shared (adj.)
something that is used or known by two or more people
Example:The two brothers have a shared bedroom.
Practice A2 words in a crossword