レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Libraries to help train AI with old books
Tech companies are now training AI using more than the internet. They are turning to libraries with very old books. Harvard University will release one million books to researchers. The books are in 254 languages. Some are from the 15th century.
This change comes as tech firms face legal problems. They used copyrighted books and art without permission. Old books are in the public domain and cause fewer legal issues. Microsoft’s legal expert said history offers useful cultural information. Most AI tools still depend on new online content. Some developers now use AI-made data.
This is because real training data may run out.
With help from Microsoft and OpenAI, Harvard is helping global libraries prepare their books. Their goal is to prepare collections for AI training. They also want local communities to benefit, not just companies.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
firm
企業
A business or company
Our firm has offices in three countries.
私たちの企業は3か国にオフィスを持っています。
legal
法的な
Connected with the law
She needs legal advice about the contract.
彼女はその契約について法的な助言を必要としています。
public domain
著作権が消滅した状態
An area of interest where information, products, etc. are available to everyone to see or use without paying
Because the film is in the public domain, people can copy and share it.
その映画はパブリックドメインなので、人々はコピーして共有できます。
depend on
〜に頼る
To rely on somebody/something and be able to trust them
Many people depend on the internet to work and study.
多くの人は仕事や勉強にインターネットを頼っています。
benefit
利益を得る
To get help, advantage, or a positive result from something
The town benefited from the new train station.
その町は新しい駅のおかげで利益を得ました。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What kind of books is Harvard University releasing to researchers?
Why do tech companies prefer using old books instead of copyrighted ones?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Do you like reading books? If so, what kind of books do you usually read?
Do you usually use AI? What do you use it for?
Have you ever used a library or old books for studying or research? Can you describe your experience?
Do you think people will still go to libraries in 50 years? Why or why not?
In the future, how do you want to use AI?