Amazon unveils the Trainium2 AI chip, intensifying competition with Microsoft in the cloud computing arena

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever heard the term “artificial intelligence” before?
Do you believe artificial intelligence is related to computer technology?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

conference /KON-fer-uhns/

[noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally
The international conference focused on environmental sustainability.

compete /kuhm-PEET/

[verb] – to try to be more successful than someone or something else
The two athletes will compete in the upcoming track and field competition.

challenge /CHAL-inj/

[verb] – to present difficulties or obstacles that require effort and skill to overcome
The puzzle will challenge your problem-solving skills.

custom /KUHS-tuhm /

[adjective] – specially designed for a particular person or purpose
The artist created a custom painting for the client.

development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt /

[noun] – the process by which someone or something grows, changes, and becomes more advanced
The city witnessed rapid development with the construction of modern infrastructure.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

In the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon recently introduced Trainium2, a cutting-edge AI chip made for its cloud computing service. This groundbreaking technology was revealed at a conference in Las Vegas by Adam Selipsky, the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Trainium2, which specializes in training AI systems, is impressively four times faster and twice as energy-efficient as its previous version. Amazon’s strategic move is in response to increasing competition, especially from Microsoft, which recently introduced its AI chip, Maia. Trainium2 aims not only to compete with Microsoft but also to challenge Google, a major player in cloud computing with its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) since 2018.

The need for increased computing power in advanced technologies like ChatGPT is fueling a rise in custom chip development. AWS and Microsoft offer their custom chips as alternatives to Nvidia, the leading AI chip provider with supply shortages. AWS’s latest, Graviton 4, boasts a notable 30% speed increase. Both companies are shifting from traditional chip providers to Arm Ltd., showcasing the industry’s commitment to faster, more energy-efficient solutions in this crucial moment of technological progress.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Amazon recently introduced Trainium2, a cutting-edge AI chip made for its cloud computing service.
Trainium2 is four times faster and twice as energy-efficient as its previous version.
Trainium2 aims to compete with Microsoft and challenge Google in the field of cloud computing.
The need for increased computing power in advanced technologies, like ChatGPT, is not mentioned in the text.
AWS’s latest custom processor, Graviton 4, does not offer any improvement over its previous version.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

conference

compete

challenge

custom

development

The artisan crafted a beautiful _______________ piece of furniture, tailoring it to match the unique preferences and style of the homeowner.
The scientific _______________ focused on breakthroughs in renewable energy, drawing experts from around the world.
The scientific community eagerly anticipates the _______________ of groundbreaking medical technology that could revolutionize patient care and treatment.
She decided to _______________ herself by taking on a leadership role in the challenging project at work.
Students will have the opportunity to _______________ in a robotics competition, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills.