New Tech and Jobs

Many workers fear artificial intelligence. They worry about their jobs. But a new report shows a happy story. Companies with this technology grow fast. Their worker numbers are up ten percent. They hire many people for sales and tech jobs. Even junior workers get jobs.
Many workers fear new technology. They see new computer programs. These programs do human work. Sometimes workers lose their jobs. Every month, companies cut many jobs. These cuts happen because of AI. Some studies show a big change. AI can stop many American jobs. This is a big problem. It makes people very sad. They want to have good work. But a new report shows a different story. Two groups share this new report. They study twenty-two thousand companies. Some companies use AI a lot. These companies spend money on AI. They spend thirty dollars for one worker. This is the cost every month. These companies are growing very fast. They hire many new workers now. The number of workers is high. It is high by ten percent. This growth is in many offices. We see it in science teams. We see it in sales groups. Managers and customer helpers are busy. Companies need workers for these jobs. Technology companies grow the most. Young workers also find new roles. Some reports say young workers suffer. They cannot find good jobs. But tech companies hire young workers. Young staff numbers grow twelve percent. Why do these companies grow? AI makes their work cheap. Workers can write code fast. They can build tools quickly. So, companies can sell more. They expand their business now. But small companies have no money. They do not spend on AI. These companies do not grow. They are behind the big companies. So, the gap is big. Some companies win and some lose. This is the new reality.
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What do many workers fear?
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Use the present simple tense for facts, habits, and things that are generally true.
“Many workers fear new technology.”
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Scenario: Talking about your job and technology at work.
- 01“We use new technology.”
- 02“My company is growing.”
- 03“I work with a good team.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase explains the basic emotional state of workers regarding automation.
Many workers fear new technology at the factory.
This phrase is used to introduce information that contrasts with previous claims.
But a new report shows a different story about the market.
It describes companies that are rapidly increasing in size or headcount.
These companies are growing very fast this year.
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New Tech and Jobs
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
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How do you feel about new technology?
Personal - 2
Do you use computers for your work?
Personal - 3
Is technology good or bad for workers?
Evaluate - 4
Why do some companies grow very fast?
Compare - 5
Do you want to work for a big company?
Personal - 6
Can computer programs do your job?
Personal - 7
What jobs can young people do today?
Opinion - 8
Do you spend money on new apps?
Personal - 9
Are technology jobs good for the future?
Evaluate
Adapted from TechCrunch · Read the original. LectoPress rewrites the facts as original graded-reader text for language learners.
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