Amazon and Apple are spending a lot of money on artificial intelligence, or AI. Even though they are not making much money from AI right now, they think it's important for their future. Other big tech companies like Microsoft and Meta are also investing in AI development. They believe that AI will be a big part of how people use technology in the future. These companies are not yet making big profits from AI tools and chatbots. Investors want to see results, not just spending, so stock prices go up and down. For example, Meta's stock has dropped while Microsoft's has risen. This shows how the market feels about their success in AI. There is still strong interest in new AI technology. People are eager to try out new tools and gadgets, which keeps companies working hard on improvements. Google has millions of users for its AI chatbots, and Apple is hopeful about updates to Siri. This demand encourages companies to keep developing even more advanced AI products.
Original news source: Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans – here are three things we learned – BBC News (BBC)
π Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever used a voice assistant like Siri or Google Assistant?
2. What do you think artificial intelligence can do in the future?
3. Do you know any cool gadgets that use AI?
4. How do you feel about robots and AI in everyday life?
5. Can you think of a movie that features robots or AI?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They are investing in artificial intelligence (AI).
Investors are eager to see profits but are mostly seeing spending.
Meta's stock prices have dropped.
Apple believes this.
Microsoft is seeing rising stock prices.
Millions of users monthly.
Due to strong demand and interest from people.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Amazon and Apple are a lot of money on artificial intelligence, or AI. though they are not making much money from AI right now, they think it's important for their . Other big tech companies like Microsoft and Meta are also in AI . They believe that AI will be a big part of how people use technology in the future. These companies are not yet making big profits from AI tools and . Investors want to see results, not just spending, so stock prices go up and down. For example, Meta's stock has dropped while Microsoft's has risen. This shows how the about their success in AI. There is still strong interest in new AI . People are eager to try out new and gadgets, which keeps companies working hard on improvements. Google has of users for its AI chatbots, and Apple is about updates to Siri. This demand encourages companies to keep developing even more advanced AI products.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think companies are investing a lot in AI?
2. How do you think most people feel about AI technology?
3. What are some benefits of AI in our daily lives?
4. How could AI tools help in schools?
5. Do you believe AI will create more jobs or take jobs away?
6. What are some challenges that AI might bring?
7. How important do you think it is for companies to update technologies like Siri?
8. Can you imagine a world without AI and technology?
9. What kind of new AI gadget would you like to see?
10. Do you think AI should have limits, and why?
11. How do you believe AI affects privacy?
12. Should AI be used in art creation, like writing or painting?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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