A1June 30, 2026·2 min read·261 words·5 vocab words·Source: TechCrunch

New Tech and Jobs

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New Tech and Jobs
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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.

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Many workers fear new 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 This is the 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. companies 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 twelve percent. Why do these companies 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 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?

Grammar spotlight

Present Simple

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Use the present simple tense for facts, habits, and things that are generally true.

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Many workers fear new technology.

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Neutral register

Scenario: Talking about your job and technology at work.

  1. 01We use new technology.
  2. 02My company is growing.
  3. 03I work with a good team.

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🔑Key Phrases

Many workers fear new technologyMany workers are afraid of new technology.

This phrase explains the basic emotional state of workers regarding automation.

subject + verb + object

Many workers fear new technology at the factory.

a new report shows a different storya new study presents other information.

This phrase is used to introduce information that contrasts with previous claims.

article + adjective + noun + verb + article + adjective + noun

But a new report shows a different story about the market.

These companies are growing very fastThese companies are expanding quickly.

It describes companies that are rapidly increasing in size or headcount.

present continuous

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.

  1. 1

    How do you feel about new technology?

    Personal
  2. 2

    Do you use computers for your work?

    Personal
  3. 3

    Is technology good or bad for workers?

    Evaluate
  4. 4

    Why do some companies grow very fast?

    Compare
  5. 5

    Do you want to work for a big company?

    Personal
  6. 6

    Can computer programs do your job?

    Personal
  7. 7

    What jobs can young people do today?

    Opinion
  8. 8

    Do you spend money on new apps?

    Personal
  9. 9

    Are technology jobs good for the future?

    Evaluate

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