Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you had the chance to use ChatGPT? How was the experience?
- Do you think technologies like ChatGPT can make our lives easier? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- exception /ik-SEP-shuhn/
- generate /JEN-uh-reyt/
- accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/
- rapidly /RAP-id-lee/
- competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/
[noun] – someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way
I love all kinds of music, with the exception of heavy metal – it’s just not my thing.
[verb] – to cause something to exist
A brainstorming session with colleagues can generate many innovative ideas.
[adjective] – able to be reached or easily obtained
The new ramp made the building more accessible for people with disabilities.
[adverb] – in a fast or sudden way
The patient’s health was deteriorating rapidly and needed urgent medical attention.
[adjective] – wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people
The company reduced its prices to remain competitive in the market.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Companies are constantly striving to stay ahead of the competition, and Amazon is no exception. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently reassured investors that the company is keeping up with the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and is investing heavily in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI technology. These are the technologies that power AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Large language models (LLMs) require vast amounts of data to generate responses to user prompts, and Amazon aims to make machine learning chips more affordable so that small and large companies can afford to train and run their LLMs in production.
Amazon has launched Bedrock, a new service that makes foundation models from AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Stability AI, and Amazon accessible through a set of programming instructions. This reflects the pressure on tech companies to tap into the rapidly evolving marketplace for AI products. Jassy also discussed AWS’s CodeWhisperer, another AI-powered tool that generates code suggestions in real-time. Despite recent challenges, such as the 27,000 job cuts and the rethinking of certain free shipping options, Jassy is optimistic for Amazon’s future. Amazon desires to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of AI, and his pay package last year reflects the importance that Amazon places on staying at the forefront of technological innovation.
Amazon has launched Bedrock, a new service that makes foundation models from AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Stability AI, and Amazon accessible through a set of programming instructions. This reflects the pressure on tech companies to tap into the rapidly evolving marketplace for AI products. Jassy also discussed AWS’s CodeWhisperer, another AI-powered tool that generates code suggestions in real-time. Despite recent challenges, such as the 27,000 job cuts and the rethinking of certain free shipping options, Jassy is optimistic for Amazon’s future. Amazon desires to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of AI, and his pay package last year reflects the importance that Amazon places on staying at the forefront of technological innovation.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What is Amazon doing to stay ahead of the competition?
- What type of AI technology is Amazon investing heavily in?
- What are Large Language Models (LLMs) used for?
- Why is Jassy optimistic about Amazon’s future?
- What is the importance of technological innovation for Amazon?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT to communicate with a company or service? How did you feel about the experience?
- How do you see AI impacting your own profession or industry in the coming years? Are you excited about the potential for new developments or concerned about potential job displacement?
- Do you think AI chatbots will become more common in the future?
- What ethical considerations do you think should be taken into account when it comes to the development and implementation of AI chatbots like ChatGPT?
- As a consumer, how do you balance your desire for fast, efficient service with your concerns about job cuts and other cost-cutting measures by companies like Amazon?