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Pre-reading Questions:
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- How is AI used in everyday technology today?
- Where has AI already become common?
Vocabulary:
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- organized /AWR-guh-nized/
[adjective] – planned in a careful way
The company followed an organized launch plan. - flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to change easily
Flexible devices support different user needs. - priority /pry-OR-i-tee/
[noun] – something most important
Safety is a priority at airports. - practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/
[adjective] – useful in real situations
Practical solutions save time and money. - direction /duh-REK-shuhn/
[noun] – way something is developing
The project changed direction.
Article Reading:
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Large crowds visited the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on its second day as technology companies showed new robots, artificial intelligence tools, and health devices. Executives from Siemens and Nvidia spoke about how artificial intelligence is changing factories and delivery systems. Siemens CEO Roland Busch explained that AI helps companies improve production speed and accuracy. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined the event to announce a stronger partnership focused on using AI to support manufacturing and supply chains. The companies described this effort as an organized move toward smarter industrial systems.
Many companies used real products to explain these ideas. Razer presented AI-powered devices that can help users both play games and manage daily tasks, showing a more flexible use of technology. Oshkosh Corporation introduced airport robots designed to assist planes after landing, including cleaning and loading luggage. The goal is to reduce delays while keeping safety a top priority. Health companies also gained attention by showing tools that help people track body data, which may support better long-term habits. Energy developers shared plans to use AI simulations to test nuclear fusion machines faster, a practical way to shorten research time. Experts said many of these products are still being tested, but the direction of development is clear. Artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of how physical work is planned and managed across industries.
Many companies used real products to explain these ideas. Razer presented AI-powered devices that can help users both play games and manage daily tasks, showing a more flexible use of technology. Oshkosh Corporation introduced airport robots designed to assist planes after landing, including cleaning and loading luggage. The goal is to reduce delays while keeping safety a top priority. Health companies also gained attention by showing tools that help people track body data, which may support better long-term habits. Energy developers shared plans to use AI simulations to test nuclear fusion machines faster, a practical way to shorten research time. Experts said many of these products are still being tested, but the direction of development is clear. Artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of how physical work is planned and managed across industries.
Comprehension Questions:
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- Where was CES held?
- Who spoke during the keynote?
- What was the partnership about?
- What devices did Razer show?
- What do airport robots help with?
Discussion Questions:
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- What smart devices are used at home, if so? If not, why?
- What technology has changed work routines, if so? If not, why?
- Should AI be used more in public services?
- Could automation reduce jobs or create new ones?
- How can society prepare for rapid AI growth?