AI and the World Today

AI 與今日的世界

Jun 17, 2026, 21:36
EuropeTechnology

Introduction

AI is now in many businesses. Some people like it, but some people do not trust it.

AI 現在已進入許多商業領域。有些人喜歡它，但有些人並不信任它。

Main Body

Companies now use AI to make new apps for health and fun. Some robots look like people. Jeff Bezos says AI will help people find more work.

公司現在利用 AI 來開發健康與娛樂的新應用程式。有些機器人看起來像人。Jeff Bezos 表示 AI 將幫助人們找到更多工作。

Europe wants its own AI money. They do not want to depend on the USA. In the UK, small businesses work 20 percent faster with AI.

歐洲想要擁有自己的 AI 資金。他們不想依賴美國。在英國，小企業使用 AI 後工作速度提升了 20%。

Many people do not trust AI brands now. They like old and simple things. Also, some rich men want to move dirty factories to the moon to save Earth.

許多人現在不信任 AI 品牌。他們喜歡舊有且簡單的東西。此外，一些富翁希望將污染工廠搬到月球以拯救地球。

Conclusion

Companies use AI quickly, but many people still prefer old and safe brands.

公司快速採用 AI，但許多人依然偏好舊有且安全的品牌。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The 'Contrast' Secret

In the text, we see a pattern: Some... but some...

This is the easiest way to show two different ideas in English. It is perfect for A2 students because it connects two simple sentences.

How it works:

  • Some people like it →\rightarrow (Positive)
  • but →\rightarrow (The Switch)
  • some people do not trust it →\rightarrow (Negative)

Try this pattern for other things:

  • Some foods are sweet →\rightarrow but some are salty.
  • Some apps are free →\rightarrow but some cost money.

💡 Quick Word Power

Look at these 'Action Words' from the story:

  • Depend on →\rightarrow To need someone or something.
  • Prefer →\rightarrow To like one thing more than another.

Example: "I prefer old books because I don't want to depend on a battery."

Vocabulary Learning

trust (v.)
To believe that someone or something is good, honest, or safe.
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
depend on (v.)
To need someone or something for help or support.
Example:Children depend on their parents for food.
brand (n.)
A special name for a product made by a company.
Example:Nike is a very famous shoe brand.
factory (n.)
A large building where machines make things.
Example:My uncle works in a car factory.
prefer (v.)
To like one thing more than another thing.
Example:I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→