Panasonic Uses AI to Make More Money

May 12, 2026, 07:28
AsiaFinance

Introduction

Panasonic has a new plan. They want to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make more money.

Main Body

Panasonic wants to make 750 billion yen by March 2029. They will build AI tools to help them reach this goal. They also make batteries for Tesla. In the past, the battery business lost money. The company paid high taxes in the USA. They also spent a lot of money on a new factory in Kansas. Now, the company is doing better. They make batteries for big computer centers. Many people in the USA and Japan want these batteries.

Conclusion

Panasonic is moving away from car batteries. Now they focus on AI and energy.

Learning

The Magic of "Now" vs "In the past"

Look at how the story changes time. To reach A2, you must show when things happen.

Past (Finished)

  • lost money
  • paid taxes
  • spent money

Present (Current)

  • is doing better
  • focus on AI

Future (Planned)

  • will build tools
  • want to make money

Quick Rule →\rightarrow Use -ed for things that are over. Use will for a dream or a plan.

Vocabulary Learning

goal (n.)
An aim or target you want to reach.
Example:My goal is to learn a new language.
factory (n.)
A building where goods are made.
Example:The factory makes cars.
focus (v.)
To concentrate on something.
Example:She focuses on her studies.
center (n.)
A place that is the main part of something.
Example:The center of the city is busy.
battery (n.)
A device that stores electrical energy.
Example:The phone battery lasts all day.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods and services.
Example:He saved money for a vacation.
plan (n.)
A set of actions to achieve a goal.
Example:They made a plan to improve sales.
build (v.)
To construct or make something.
Example:They will build a new bridge.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support.
Example:Can you help me with this task?
lost (adj.)
No longer able to find something.
Example:I lost my keys yesterday.