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Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- systemic /si-STEM-ik/
[adjective] – affecting an entire system
Systemic change is needed to modernize factories. - convergent /kuhn-VUR-juhnt/
[adjective] – coming together from different directions
Wearables show convergent trends in health and computing. - calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/
[adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy
The robots follow calibrated safety protocols. - proactive /pro-AK-tiv/
[adjective] – acting before problems appear
Companies take proactive steps to manage aging populations. - trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/
[noun] – path of development over time
The technology’s trajectory points toward automation.
Article Reading:
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Crowds filled exhibition halls on Day 2 of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as global technology companies presented advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and industrial automation. Executives from Siemens, Nvidia, and Lenovo outlined how artificial intelligence is reshaping manufacturing, logistics, and personal technology. Siemens CEO Roland Busch described how customers are deploying AI to redesign factories and supply chains, calling the effort a systemic transformation of industrial operations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined the keynote to announce an expanded partnership aimed at accelerating what both companies framed as a new industrial phase driven by data and automation.
Demonstrations across the show floor reinforced that message through consumer and enterprise products. Gaming firm Razer unveiled AI-powered devices that move beyond entertainment into productivity, signaling a convergent trend between personal assistants and lifestyle technology. In aviation, Oshkosh Corporation introduced autonomous airport robots designed to coordinate fueling, cleaning, and cargo handling, a calibrated approach intended to reduce delays without weakening safety standards. Health technology also gained attention as companies promoted tools for long-term monitoring, reflecting a proactive response to aging populations. Meanwhile, energy developers highlighted artificial intelligence as a catalyst for nuclear fusion research, presenting digital simulations to shorten experimental timelines. Analysts noted that while many products remain in development, the trajectory presented at CES suggests artificial intelligence will increasingly coordinate physical systems rather than operate as standalone software. Together, the announcements underscored how AI is moving from isolated innovation toward infrastructure-level integration across industries.
Demonstrations across the show floor reinforced that message through consumer and enterprise products. Gaming firm Razer unveiled AI-powered devices that move beyond entertainment into productivity, signaling a convergent trend between personal assistants and lifestyle technology. In aviation, Oshkosh Corporation introduced autonomous airport robots designed to coordinate fueling, cleaning, and cargo handling, a calibrated approach intended to reduce delays without weakening safety standards. Health technology also gained attention as companies promoted tools for long-term monitoring, reflecting a proactive response to aging populations. Meanwhile, energy developers highlighted artificial intelligence as a catalyst for nuclear fusion research, presenting digital simulations to shorten experimental timelines. Analysts noted that while many products remain in development, the trajectory presented at CES suggests artificial intelligence will increasingly coordinate physical systems rather than operate as standalone software. Together, the announcements underscored how AI is moving from isolated innovation toward infrastructure-level integration across industries.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What AI technology has been seen in the community, if any? If so, where was it used? If not, why not?
- What automation changes have been noticed at workplaces, if any? If so, how? If not, why?
- Do large companies have a responsibility to manage AI risks?
- Could automation widen inequality between regions?
- Should governments regulate AI-driven infrastructure more strictly?
Summarization:
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- artificial intelligence
- factory
- announce
- autonomous
- innovation