電腦和機器人，會不會有一天取代我們的工作？而人工智慧，更是不斷改變我們使用科技，以及跟機器人或是其他新發明的方式。
想要聽聽關於人工智慧或者是大數據的談話，請加入 ICRT 的 Jane, John 還有 Tim 的播客節目 ICRT Break Down 新聞說分明。
聽過之後你就會知道，不需要擔憂有一天人工智慧會搶走你的飯碗了！
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ICRT「新聞說分明」是輕鬆有趣的播客節目，不但增進對某項新聞事件的了解，同時順便學一點英文表達方式。
端一杯咖啡或是好茶，來聽聽新聞說分明。
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Will computers and robots soon replace our jobs? AI, artificial intelligence, is changing how we use technology, and how we interact with new advancements like robots. For more on AI and big data, join ICRT’s Jane, John and Tim as they explore AI. And don’t worry, they’ll tell you how AI may change the employment landscape, but won’t replace human creativity. ICRT Break Down is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!
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Vocabulary—AI
Personal assistant 可以是真正的助理，也可以是手機裡的個人助理軟體，例如內建在iPhone手機裡的Siri.
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Algorithm 演算法，也就是寫出一連串的數學步驟，讓電腦來完成某項工作。著名的演算法包括尋路(pathfinding)運算，資訊壓縮(audio and video compression)運算等。
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Big data 大數據
Big data is larger, more complex data sets, especially from new data sources. These data sets are so voluminous that traditional data processing software just can’t manage them.
大數據是大量的，複雜的整批資料，特別是指那些來自新源頭的資訊。這些龐大的資訊用傳統的處理軟體沒辦法管理。
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Practical application 實際應用
One practical application of big data is smart meters. Big Data allows smart meters to self-regulate energy consumption for the most efficient energy use.
智慧型電表是大數據一項實際應用。大數據讓這種聰明電表自行管理電力的使用，讓能源的消耗更有效率。
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Replicate 複製
The most difficult thing to replicate is human creativity.
人類的創造力是最難複製的東西。
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Outside the box 跳出框架之外
A: Let’s think outside the box to solve this problem.
我們得跳出框架來想出解決這問題的辦法。
B: Good idea! I’ll grab my bag and we’ll have our meeting in the park across the street.
好主意! 我來拿包包，我們去對街的公園開會。
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