New Rules for Big Tech Companies
針對大型科技公司的新規定
Introduction
The European Union and the UK have new rules for big tech companies. They want to stop addictive apps and fake ads.
歐盟和英國對大型科技公司有了新規定。他們希望阻止令人上癮的應用程式和虛假廣告。
Main Body
The European Union says Meta makes apps that are too addictive. Features like 'infinite scroll' make people stay on the app for too long. This is bad for the health of children.
歐盟表示 Meta 製作的應用程式過於令人上癮。像是「無限捲動」等功能會讓使用者在應用程式中停留過久，這對兒童的健康不利。
Meta says they have 'Teen Accounts' to help parents. But the EU says this is not enough. Meta may pay a lot of money if they do not change the apps.
Meta 表示他們推出了「青少年帳戶」來協助家長。但歐盟認為這還不夠。如果 Meta 不更改應用程式，可能會面臨巨額罰款。
In the UK, a group called Ofcom wants to stop fake ads. They want Meta, X, and YouTube to remove scammers. These companies must follow the law or pay big fines.
在英國，一個名為 Ofcom 的機構希望阻止虛假廣告。他們要求 Meta、X 和 YouTube 移除詐騙者。這些公司必須遵守法律，否則將面臨高額罰款。
Conclusion
Governments now want to protect people from bad app designs and money scams.
政府現在希望保護民眾，免於受到不良應用程式設計和金錢詐騙的影響。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ THE 'ACTION' WORDS
Look at how the text describes things that must happen. In English, we use want to and must to show a need or a rule.
1. Want to (A Wish/Goal)
- They want to stop addictive apps.
- Governments want to protect people.
- Pattern: Person want to action.
2. Must (A Strong Rule)
- Companies must follow the law.
- Pattern: Person must action.
📦 VOCABULARY BOX
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fake | Not real false |
| Enough | The right amount |
| Fine | Money paid as a punishment |
| Remove | To take away |
💡 QUICK TIP: "TOO"
When you see "too + adjective", it means it is a problem (more than necessary).
- Too addictive Bad!
- Too long Bad!