Money and Artificial Intelligence

May 13, 2026, 16:06
AsiaFinance

Introduction

Big companies are spending a lot of money on AI. Some companies are making money, but others are losing money.

Main Body

Some experts think AI is too expensive now. They say prices might drop a lot by 2027. SoftBank spent a lot of money on OpenAI. They made a big profit, but some banks are worried about their money. Alibaba and Tencent are Chinese companies. Alibaba spent a lot on AI and lost money. Tencent used AI for ads and made more money.

Conclusion

Companies are taking big risks. They lose money now to win in the future.

Learning

💰 The 'Money' Pattern

Look at how we describe money moving in the text. To reach A2, you only need these opposite pairs:

1. The Gain side (Positive)

  • Make money → To get money.
  • Make a profit → To get more money than you spent.

2. The Loss side (Negative)

  • Spend money → To give money to buy something.
  • Lose money → To have less money than before.

💡 Quick Logic Check:

  • Alibaba spent →\rightarrow Alibaba lost (Bad)
  • Tencent used AI →\rightarrow Tencent made more money (Good)

⚠️ Note: We don't say "do money." We always make or spend it.

Vocabulary Learning

companies
businesses that sell goods or services
Example:Many companies produce smartphones.
money
currency used to buy things
Example:She saved money for a new laptop.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The dress was expensive, so she didn't buy it.
profit
money earned after expenses
Example:The company made a profit of $5 million.
risk
chance of harm or loss
Example:Investing in stocks carries some risk.
future
time that comes later
Example:She plans for her future by studying.
prices
amount of money for items
Example:Prices of groceries have risen.
drop
to fall or decrease
Example:The price of oil dropped last week.