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📖 Script
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing quickly and in ways that are difficult to predict. Many experts are concerned about this rapid development because there is currently no shared system or framework to control AI’s growth and ensure it is safe. As AI technologies become more advanced, they can influence many areas of our lives, from jobs and healthcare to security and privacy.
One of the main worries is that without proper guidelines, AI could be used in harmful ways. For example, AI systems might make decisions that are biased or unfair because they learn from data that contains human biases. This could affect important areas like hiring for jobs or deciding who gets a loan. Additionally, there is the risk of AI being used for malicious purposes, such as creating fake news or conducting cyber-attacks.
Experts suggest that international cooperation is necessary to develop rules and guidelines for AI. This would help ensure that AI is used ethically and safely across different countries. Such cooperation could lead to the creation of a global framework that sets standards for AI development and application.
Another challenge is the pace of technological advancement. AI is developing so quickly that it is hard for laws and regulations to keep up. Some experts worry that by the time rules are put in place, the technology will have already passed them by. This makes it even more important for governments, businesses, and scientists to work together to find solutions.
In conclusion, while AI offers many benefits, it also poses significant risks if not managed carefully. To ensure a safe and fair future, it is crucial to establish a global framework that can guide AI development and use. This requires collaboration across borders and sectors, as well as a commitment to ethical standards.
📝 Vocabulary
- framework: a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text
例文: “The company developed a framework to improve its project management process.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- develop a framework
- legal framework
- regulatory framework
枠組み - bias: a tendency to favor one thing over another unfairly
例文: “It’s important to be aware of bias when analyzing data.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- inherent bias
- reduce bias
- bias against
偏見 - cooperation: the process of working together to the same end
例文: “International cooperation is crucial for tackling climate change.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- international cooperation
- cooperation between
- foster cooperation
協力 - advancement: the process of promoting or progressing
例文: “Technological advancement has made communication much easier.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- rapid advancement
- scientific advancement
- career advancement
進歩 - ethical: relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
例文: “The company faced criticism over its ethical practices.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- ethical standards
- ethical issues
- ethical dilemma
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✏️ Grammar Point
Conditional Sentences – “If not managed carefully, AI also poses significant risks.”
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💡 使用場面
条件を提示して結果を述べる際に使われます。ビジネスや日常会話で、ある条件下で何が起こるかを説明する時に便利です。
📝 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
- True/False: Experts believe AI’s rapid development can be easily controlled with current regulations.
- MCQ:
a) AI poses no risks to society.
b) AI can only affect the technology sector.
c) AI has the potential to create fake news.
d) AI development is slowing down. - MCQ:
a) AI advancements are easy to predict.
b) AI is only a concern for scientists.
c) There is a global framework controlling AI.
d) AI can influence jobs, healthcare, and privacy.
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- c) AI has the potential to create fake news.
- d) AI can influence jobs, healthcare, and privacy.
📚 Reading Questions
- What are some areas of life that AI can influence according to the script?
- Why is international cooperation important for AI development?
- What does the word “framework” mean in the context of AI?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- AI can influence jobs, healthcare, security, and privacy.
- International cooperation is important to develop rules and guidelines for ethical and safe use of AI.
- A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
AI（人工知能）の急速な進化は予測が難しく、多くの専門家がその影響を懸念しています。現在、AIを安全に制御するための共通の枠組みが存在せず、そのため国際的な協力が必要とされています。AIは雇用や医療、安全保障、プライバシーなど多くの分野に影響を及ぼす可能性があります。特に、AIが偏見を含むデータを学習することで不公平な決定を下すリスクや、悪意のある目的に使用される可能性が問題視されています。技術の進歩が規制の追いつかない速度で進んでいるため、国や企業、科学者が協力して解決策を見つけることが求められます。AIの安全で公正な未来を確保するためには、国際的な枠組みの構築が不可欠です。
