The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has spent the last month touring world capitals where, at talks to sold-out crowds and in meetings with heads of governments, he has repeatedly spoken of the need for global AI regulation.
But behind the scenes, OpenAI has lobbied for significant elements of the most comprehensive AI legislation in the world—the E.U.’s AI Act—to be watered down in ways that would reduce the regulatory burden on the company, according to documents about OpenAI’s engagement with E.U. officials obtained by TIME from the European Commission via freedom of information requests.
In several cases, OpenAI proposed amendments that were later made to the final text of the E.U. law—which was approved by the European Parliament on June 14, and will now proceed to a final round of negotiations before being finalized as soon as January.
BY BILLY PERRIGO JUNE 20, 2023 1:00 AM EDT
單字
1. lobby [ˈla:.bi] vi. 遊說，試圖說服（政客、政府或團體）
The activist group lobbied extensively to ensure that their concerns about climate change were heard by policymakers at the United Nations summit.
社運團體大肆進行遊說，確保他們對氣候變遷的關注為聯合國高峰會中的政策決策方所聽見。
2. engagement [InˈgeIG.mEnt] n. 協定，保證
The parties reached an engagement, formalized through a written contract, outlining their respective obligations and responsibilities.
3. amendment [Eˈmend.mEnt] n. 修訂，修正，修正案
The proposed amendment to the constitution sparked heated debates among legal scholars and politicians, raising questions about its potential impact on individual rights and democratic principles.
憲法修正案提議在法律學者與政治人物之間燃起激烈的爭論，提出了修正案對個體權利與民主原則帶來潛在影響的問題。
片語
1. sold-out 銷售一空的；座無虛席的（講座、演講）
The highly anticipated concert by the artist was a sold-out event, leaving countless fans eager for another chance to witness such an unforgettable performance.
該藝人備受期待的演唱會銷售一空，讓無數的粉絲可望再有一次目睹如此難忘的演出的機會。
2. speak of 談及，論及
The moment he walked into the room, everyone fell silent, as if speaking of his name would summon him.
他走進房間的那瞬間，所有人安靜了下來，彷彿只是談及他的名字就能召喚他一樣。
3. water down 沖淡；弱化，減輕
The management's decision to water down the company's environmental policies sparked outrage among the environmentally conscious employees.
經理決定放寬環境方針，在環保意識高的員工當中引起了怒火。
句型
- according to + N… 根據
According to recent studies conducted by experts in the field, the implementation of renewable energy sources is crucial for mitigating climate change.
- S + V… + as soon as… 一到……（某時間）
as soon as通常後續接用某個事件或時間點，代表一發生某事，或一到達某個未來特定時間，則另一件事就會發生。
As soon as the meeting adjourned, the participants eagerly exchanged their contact information to continue the productive discussions outside the conference room.
文法點
- 插入語
The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has spent the last month touring world capitals where, at talks to sold-out crowds and in meetings with heads of governments, he has repeatedly spoken of the need for global AI regulation.
在該段文字中 “, at talks to sold-out crowds and in meetings with heads of governments,”作為插入語，以兩個介系詞片語補充說明Altman在巡迴世界時談及AI規範的場合與對象。
- 介系詞片語
“… has spent the last month touring world capitals where, at talks to sold-out crowds and in meetings with heads of governments, he…”
- at talks to sold-out crowds 描述談話場合（演講）與對象（觀眾）
- in meetings with heads of governments 描述談話場合（會議）與對象（政府）
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