PASSAGE 26：AI
Many researchers/ use the term/ artificial intelligence (AI)/ to describe/ the thinking and intelligent behavior/ demonstrated by machines. / While AI/ can be helpful to human beings,/ scientists warn,/ it can also be a threat./
In the future,/ many of today’s jobs/ that require a lot of physical labor/ will be replaced/ by machines/ with artificial intelligence./ These include/ agricultural jobs,/ and ones/ with repetitive duties/ like telephone call centers./
Artificial intelligence/ is changing/ the economy and current way of life./
The health care industry/ is one area/ artificial intelligence is already changing./ AI/ can process huge amounts of data,/ so doctors/ can use the most up-to-date information/ to diagnose and treat patients./
There is also/ a dangerous side/ to artificial intelligence./ One example/ is combining/ drone aircraft technology/ and AI/ to create autonomous weapons./ It means/ that people will use this technology/ to develop a kind of/ “poor man’s nuclear weapon.”/
The debate/ about whether artificial intelligence is good -- or bad -- for humans/ continues./ Researchers agree/ there is no question/ that the technology is here,/ and will continue/ to change life/ on our planet.
artificial intelligence (AI) 人工智能
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and improving daily life.
人工智能正在改变各个行业并改善日常生活。
demonstrate intelligent behavior 表现出智能行为
The latest robots can demonstrate intelligent behavior, such as learning from experience and adapting to new situations.
最新的机器人能够表现出智能行为，如从经验中学习并适应新情况。
be a threat to 对……构成威胁
Unchecked climate change could be a threat to global security.
如果不加以控制，气候变化可能对全球安全构成威胁。
repetitive duties 重复性职责
Many factory jobs involve repetitive duties that can be boring and physically demanding.
许多工厂工作涉及重复性职责，这些工作可能既无聊又对身体有要求。
replace by 被……取代
Many manual jobs are being replaced by automation and artificial intelligence.
许多手工工作正在被自动化和人工智能所取代。
change the economy and way of life 改变经济和生活方式
The rise of the internet has changed the economy and way of life for millions of people.
互联网的兴起已经改变了数百万人的经济和生活方式。
process huge amounts of data 处理大量数据
Modern computers can process huge amounts of data in a short period of time.
现代计算机可以在短时间内处理大量数据。
diagnose and treat patients 诊断和治疗病人
Doctors use advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients more accurately and efficiently.
医生使用先进技术来更准确和高效地诊断和治疗病人。
combine...with... 将……与……结合
Companies are combining traditional marketing methods with digital technologies to reach more customers.
公司正在将传统营销方法与数字技术相结合，以接触更多的客户。
continue to do sth. 继续做某事
Despite the challenges, she continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional musician.
尽管面临挑战，她仍然继续追求成为专业音乐家的梦想。
up-to-date information 最新信息
Staying informed with up-to-date information is crucial in today's fast-paced world.
在今天的快节奏世界中，掌握最新信息至关重要。
there's no question... 毫无疑问……
There's no question that climate change is a global crisis that requires urgent action.
毫无疑问，气候变化是一个需要紧急行动的全球危机。
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