The past year has been recorded as the hottest globally, marked by extreme temperatures, wildfires in various regions, floods, storms, earthquakes, and human-made disasters like ongoing wars. Political shifts occurred, with new leaders taking office while others faced trials. The year also witnessed concerns over AI's impact on jobs, leading to strikes by professions like writers and actors. The narrator expresses worry about AI causing harm but acknowledges its growing influence, exemplified by ChatGPT's emergence.
Vocabulary:
• To reckon: To think or believe.
• It's fair to say: This phrase means that something is reasonable or acceptable to mention or believe.
• Flood (noun): A flood happens when a lot of water covers areas that are usually dry like ground or buildings, often causing damage.
• Havoc: Havoc refers to a state of chaos, confusion, or widespread destruction.
• Thankfully: This adverb is used to express gratitude or relief for something positive that happened.
• To spark: To cause something to start or happen suddenly.
• Trial: A trial is a formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty or not.
• Greetings: polite expressions of welcome.
• Kerfuffle: a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves.
• Harm (noun): physical or emotional damage or injury
• Burst onto: To suddenly appear or become known in a notable or forceful way.
• Speechless: Unable to speak due to shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
• To take over: To gain control or authority over something.
• Strike (noun): A strike is when workers stop working as a form of protest to get better pay or working conditions.
• Greedy: it means wanting more than what is needed or fair.
Source: Behind the News YouTube channel.