Canada's New AI Plan
加拿大的新人工智慧計畫
Introduction
The government of Canada has a new plan for artificial intelligence (AI). They want more computers and better AI lessons in schools.
加拿大政府有一個關於人工智慧（AI）的新計畫。他們希望在學校提供更多電腦和更好的 AI 課程。
Main Body
The government wants to build big AI data centers in Canada. They will spend 925 million dollars. This helps Canada keep its own data safe.
政府想在加拿大建立大型 AI 數據中心。他們將投入 9.25 億美元。這有助於加拿大確保自身的數據安全。
Some cities do not like these big centers. They worry about water and electricity. The government says the centers are safe for the environment.
有些城市並不喜歡這些大型中心。他們擔心水資源和電力的問題。政府則表示這些中心對環境是安全的。
Canada also spends 30 million dollars on the CanCode program. This program teaches students and teachers about AI. Some teachers worry that AI stops children from thinking for themselves.
加拿大還在 CanCode 計畫上投入 3,000 萬美元。這個計畫旨在教導學生和教師關於 AI 的知識。有些教師擔心 AI 會讓孩子們停止獨立思考。
Conclusion
Canada wants to be a leader in AI. But they must also protect the environment and help students learn the right way.
加拿大希望成為 AI 的領導者。但他們也必須保護環境，並幫助學生以正確的方式學習。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Want' Pattern
In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 learners: Want.
It is used to show a goal or a wish. Look at how it connects to other words:
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Want + Noun (Something you wish to have)
- They want more computers → (Goal: Computers)
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Want + To + Verb (Something you wish to do)
- The government wants to build... → (Action: Build)
- Canada wants to be a leader... → (Action: Be)
💡 Quick Tip for A2:
When talking about a person or a group (He / She / The Government), always add an -s:
Want Wants