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NEO the Robot Is Here to Help—at the Cost of Your Privacy
NEO, the world’s first humanoid home robot developed by 1X Technologies, became available for pre-order in the US in late October 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. Standing about 168 centimeters tall and weighing around 30 kilograms, it can walk, carry items, fold laundry, and learn user routines through an AI-powered app. It is priced at US$20,000 or US$499 per month through a subscription plan.
However, NEO is not entirely autonomous. When it encounters more complicated tasks outside its training data, the robot connects to a remote operator, who views the home through its cameras and temporarily takes control. This setup has sparked privacy concerns. Owners must consent to data collection inside their homes to train NEO’s AI capabilities. This raises questions about how much privacy remains when both a robot and a remote human operator enter one’s daily life.
What Did You Learn?
2. What must NEO users agree to in order to help improve the robot’s AI performance?
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens after Two Decades of Delays
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo, Egypt, officially opened after more than two decades of construction and delays caused by the Arab Spring protests, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other regional conflicts. World leaders, including presidents, prime ministers, and members of royalty, assembled near the Pyramids of Giza to celebrate the inauguration of the new institution.
The museum, built with more than US$1 billion in funding, exhibits treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb and a massive statue of Ramesses II, among other artifacts. It also features a modern, pyramid-inspired design that stands in sharp contrast to the older Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. Promoters say the GEM marks both a revival of Egypt’s tourism-driven economy and a new chapter in the nation’s cultural legacy.
What Did You Learn?
1. What specific items are highlighted as being on display in the GEM?
If you know how to assemble the computer yourself, you can save lots of money.
你自己若懂得組裝電腦,便可以省下很多錢。
The boy can take the parts apart, but he can't assemble them.
那個小男生懂得把零件分解,卻無法將它們組合起來。
The elderly people assembled in the hospital for free flu shots.
老人家們聚集在醫院裡打免費的流感疫苗。
During a gas leak, any small spark could cause an explosion.
瓦斯漏氣時,一點小火花都會引起爆炸。
Reading that famous writer’s novels can spark my imagination and creativity.
閱讀那位名作家的小說可激發我的想像力及創造力。
The movie sparked an interesting conversation.
這部電影引發了有趣的討論。
Dad was fixing the car when something suddenly started sparking.
老爸正在修車時,某個東西突然冒出火花。
With his background in Latin, John has the capability to learn Italian quickly.
由於約翰有拉丁文的基礎,因此他可以很快就學會義大利文。
With his background in Latin, John has the capability of learning Italian quickly.
由於約翰有拉丁文的基礎,因此他可以很快就學會義大利文。
I can understand German in daily conversations, but understanding technical discussions is beyond my capability.
我可以聽得懂德文的日常會話,但是若要聽懂專業的對話對我來說就太難了。
It is reported that the nation is trying to develop its nuclear capability.
據報導該國正在發展核子武力。
The luxury bag is priced at NT$50,000, but you can buy it for half price at an outlet.
這個名牌包定價新臺幣五萬元,但在暢貨中心能用半價買到。
This new bus route connects to multiple metro stations.
新的這條公車路線與好幾個地鐵站銜接。
The speaker connects to your phone through Bluetooth.
這個喇叭透過藍牙連接到你的手機。
Once the software malfunctioned, Felix stepped in to take control and prevent further errors.
軟體一出問題,菲力克斯立刻介入掌控狀況,避免更多錯誤發生。
Parents must consent to the school's new policy before it goes into effect.
家長必須同意學校的新政策後,它才會生效。
in sharp contrast to... 與……成鮮明對比
• The quiet library was in sharp contrast to the noisy hallway outside.
安靜的圖書館與外面吵雜的走廊形成鮮明對比。
以下介紹 contrast 作名詞的其他常見用法:
a. in contrast to... 與……成對比
• In contrast to Olivia’s bold style, Emma prefers simple and soft colors.
與奧莉薇雅大膽的穿衣風格相比,艾瑪更偏好簡約柔和的色彩。
b. in / by contrast 相較之下
• The northern part of the island is rainy; by contrast, the southern area is usually sunny.
該島的北側多雨;相較之下,南側通常是晴朗的。
c. a / the contrast between A and B
A 與 B 之間的對比
• The contrast between the old buildings and the new skyscrapers is striking.
古老建築與新摩天大樓之間的對比十分醒目。
subscription n. 訂閱
• I forgot to renew my magazine subscription this year.
我今年忘了續訂雜誌。
-script 為表「(書)寫」的拉丁字根,以下介紹其他常見的衍生字:
a. description n. 描述,形容
• The police asked for a detailed description of the suspect.
警方要求提供嫌疑人的詳細描述。
b. inscription n. 刻文,銘刻
• The inscription on the statue is almost 100 years old.
雕像上的刻文已有將近一百年歷史。
c. manuscript n. 手稿
• The editor reviewed the author’s latest manuscript.
編輯審閱了作者的最新手稿。
d. prescription n. 處方
• The doctor gave Paul a prescription for his cough.
醫生開給保羅一張止咳的處方。
e. transcript n. 成績單;抄本
• Mia requested an official transcript from her university.
米雅向她的大學申請一份正式成績單。
大埃及博物館歷經二十年延宕後盛大開幕
位於埃及開羅的大埃及博物館歷經二十多年興建,以及因阿拉伯之春的抗爭浪潮、新冠疫情與其他區域衝突造成的多次延宕後,終於正式開幕。包括總統、首相與王室成員在內的各國領袖齊聚吉薩金字塔附近,一同慶祝這座新博物館的開幕典禮。
這座耗資逾十億美元打造的博物館展出眾多文物,包括圖坦卡門陵墓的珍寶和拉美西斯二世的巨型雕像等。館體本身也採用從金字塔汲取靈感的現代化設計風格,與開羅市中心較舊的埃及博物館形成鮮明對比。推廣者表示,大埃及博物館標誌著埃及觀光經濟的復甦,也為這個國家的文化遺產開啟全新的篇章。
家用機器人 NEO 報到 遠端操控引發隱私疑慮
由 1X Technologies 開發的全球首款家用人形機器人 NEO,於 2025 年十月下旬在美國開放預購,預計將在 2026 年開始交付。這款機器人身高約一百六十八公分、體重約三十公斤,能行走、搬運物品、摺衣服,並能透過人工智慧驅動的應用程式學習使用者的日常例行事項。NEO 的價格為兩萬美元,或以每月四百九十九美元的方案訂閱使用。
然而,NEO 並非完全自主運作。當它遇到訓練資料範圍之外、較為複雜的任務時,會連線至遠端操作員,由對方透過機器人上的鏡頭查看屋內情況並暫時接管操作。這樣的運作模式引發了隱私方面的疑慮。持有 NEO 的使用者必須同意系統在其家中進行資料蒐集,以訓練 NEO 的人工智慧能力。這也使人不禁思考:當家中同時有機器人以及遠端操作員進入日常生活時,個人的隱私究竟還能保留多少?
參考答案
1. Treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb and a massive statue of Ramesses II.
2. They must consent to data collection inside their homes.
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