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【Asia Business English】Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva（B1–B2）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has shared her thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global economy. She believes that AI is both promising and risky for world leaders. On one hand, AI is seen as a tool that can boost economic growth. It can make industries more efficient, leading to more innovation and productivity. This could help economies grow faster and create new opportunities for businesses and workers.

However, Georgieva also points out that AI can cause some problems. One issue is that it might increase inflation. As AI technologies become more widespread, they could lead to higher demand for certain goods and services, raising prices. Another concern is that AI could affect financial markets. It might push up interest rates and yields, which are the returns on investments like bonds. This could make borrowing more expensive for governments and businesses.

Furthermore, Georgieva mentions that public debt levels are already high. With the extra pressure from AI-related changes, managing these debts could become more challenging. Countries might have to find new ways to handle their finances to avoid economic instability.

Overall, while AI holds great promise for the future, it also presents challenges that need careful management. World leaders must find a balance between leveraging AI for growth and addressing the potential economic risks it brings. Georgieva’s insights highlight the importance of being prepared for the changes AI might bring to the global economy.

📝 Vocabulary

  • inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money（インフレーション）
    例文: “The government is taking steps to control inflation.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • rising inflation
    • control inflation
    • inflation rate
  • yield: the income return on an investment（利回り）
    例文: “Investors are looking for higher yields in the market.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • bond yield
    • yield curve
    • high yield
  • productivity: the effectiveness of productive effort（生産性）
    例文: “New technology can increase productivity.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • improve productivity
    • productivity growth
    • productivity level
  • debt: money that is owed or due（債務）
    例文: “The company is trying to reduce its debt.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • pay off debt
    • debt crisis
    • national debt
  • boost: increase or improve something（向上）
    例文: “The new policy will boost the economy.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • boost growth
    • boost morale
    • boost sales

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Perfect Tense – “Countries might have to find new ways to handle their finances to avoid economic instability.”

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これまでの経験を反映して、未来の結果を予測する際に使われます

💡 使用場面

プレゼンテーションや会議で過去からの流れを説明し、今後の予想を立てる際に使われることがあります。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: Kristalina Georgieva believes AI only brings benefits to the global economy.
  2. MCQ: What is one potential effect of AI mentioned by Georgieva?
    a) Decrease in global trade
    b) Increase in inflation
    c) Reduction in public debt
    d) Lower interest rates
  3. MCQ: According to the script, what challenge might countries face due to AI-related changes?
    a) Finding new markets for exports
    b) Managing public debt levels
    c) Reducing unemployment rates
    d) Increasing natural resource production
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. b) Increase in inflation
  3. b) Managing public debt levels

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What are the two main impacts of AI on the economy according to Georgieva?
  2. Why does Georgieva think managing public debt could become more challenging?
  3. What does the word “leverage” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. AI can boost economic growth and cause inflation.
  2. Because AI-related changes can increase financial pressures.
  3. Leverage means to use something to maximum advantage.

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

国際通貨基金（IMF）のトップであるクリスタリナ・ゲオルギエバ氏は、人工知能（AI）が世界経済における希望とリスクの両方であると指摘しています。AIは経済成長を促進する一方で、インフレを引き起こし、国債の利回りを押し上げる可能性があります。これにより、すでに高い公的債務の管理がさらに困難になるため、各国政府はAIの影響を考慮した財政運営が求められます。将来の経済安定のためには、AIの活用とリスク管理のバランスが重要です。

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/07/economy-inflation-ai-trade-imf-iran-hormuz-trump-.html

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