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回顧星期天LBS - 健康相關時事趣聞 2023 All about health

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🄴 通勤學英語 15Mins Today

正官庄高麗蔘精全新【EVERYTIME智】高麗蔘、管花肉蓯蓉與維生素B12,增進神經系統健康,每日1條守護靈光!https://fstry.pse.is/6nhv97—— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 ——-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案:https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------歡迎留言你對這集的想法: 留言連結官方網站:www.15mins.todayClubhouse直播室:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k訂閱YouTube頻道:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com-------------------------------以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制,完整文稿可到官網)-------------------------------Topic: Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brainThere is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.根據一項新研究,沒有所謂的「安全」飲酒量,飲酒量增加與大腦健康狀況較差有關。In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans.在一項尚未經過同行評審的觀察性研究中,牛津大學的研究人員,研究英國約2萬5000人報告的飲酒量,和與他們的大腦掃描圖像之間的關係。The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain’s gray matter - regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to lead author Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.研究人員指出,飲酒對大腦的灰質有影響,灰質是構成「重要資訊處理位元」的大腦部位,牛津大學高級臨床研究員托皮瓦拉說。The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health.研究團隊還調查了特定的飲酒習慣、酒精飲料類型和其他健康狀況,是否會改變酒精對大腦健康的影響程度。Next ArticleTopic: Scientists have taught bees to smell the coronavirus 科學家教導蜜蜂嗅出冠狀病毒Scientists in the Netherlands have trained bees to identify COVID-19 through their sense of smell, according to a press release from Wageningen University.瓦赫寧恩大學發布新聞稿聲稱,荷蘭科學家已訓練蜜蜂透過嗅覺,識別2019冠狀病毒病(COVID-19,武漢肺炎)。The research was conducted on more than 150 bees in Wageningen University’s bio-veterinary research laboratory.這項研究是在瓦赫寧恩大學生物獸醫研究實驗室對150多隻蜜蜂進行的。The scientists trained the bees by giving them a treat — a sugar-water solution — every time they were exposed to the scent of a mink infected with COVID-19. Each time the bees were exposed to a non-infected sample, they wouldn’t get a reward.科學家透過獎勵糖水溶液來訓練蜜蜂,每次蜜蜂在聞到感染COVID-19的貂身上氣味時,都會獲得獎勵。如果蜜蜂聞到的是沒被感染病毒的氣味樣本,則不會獲得獎勵。Eventually, the bees could identify an infected sample within a few seconds — and would then stick out their tongues like clockwork to collect the sugar water.最終,這些蜜蜂可以在幾秒鐘內識別出感染的樣本,而且牠們的舌頭會像發條一樣,伸出來吸取糖水。Bees aren’t the first animals to detect COVID-19 by scent. Researchers have also trained dogs to distinguish between positive and negative COVID-19 samples from human saliva or sweat with fairly high levels of accuracy.蜜蜂不是第一種透過氣味識別COVID-19的動物。研究人員也曾訓練狗區分來自人類唾液或汗液的陽性和陰性COVID-19樣本 ,準確率相當高。Topic: Whale of a time: NYC offers walk-up vaccinations for allAppointments are no longer mandatory at any of the coronavirus vaccination sites run by New York City, including its newest and maybe coolest location: beneath the giant blue whale at the Museum of Natural History.任何紐約市設立的新型冠狀病毒疫苗接種處,不再強制要求預約,包括最新設立、或許也是最酷的地點:位於自然歷史博物館巨大藍鯨下的接種處。Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that the city will now be accepting walk-ins at all its vaccination sites. "You can just walk up and get vaccinated," he said.市長白思豪週五宣布,該市所有接種站現在接受隨到隨登記接種,「你可以直接進來接種疫苗」。The expansion of walk-in service comes as supplies of the vaccine have increased.擴大實施現場登記接種,是在疫苗供應量已經增加之際推出。Just weeks ago, most people trying to get an appointment for a vaccination in the nation’s biggest city had to game online appointment systems in which scarce slots would be snapped up in moments.僅在數週之前,在這個全美最大城市,大多數要預約接種時間的人還得在網路預約系統上賭運氣,稀少的名額一下子就會被搶光。Next ArticleTopic: Serbian diner thanks those getting COVID shots with plates of roast meat (感謝客人打新冠疫苗 塞爾維亞餐館請吃烤肉)Get a COVID-19 vaccine and you will be served a plate of spit-roast ox or wild game goulash for free - in the Serbian city of Kragujevac.塞爾維亞「米盧廷圖書館」餐廳招待接種疫苗的顧客吃牛肉大餐。(路透資料照)在塞爾維亞克拉古耶瓦茨,只要接種新冠肺炎疫苗,就能免費獲得一盤烤牛肉串或野味燉牛肉。Restaurateur Stavro Raskovic offered the popular local dishes as his way of promoting vaccination and campaigning for the full reopening of the country’s restaurants, cafes and bars.餐館老闆斯塔夫羅.拉斯科維奇端出這2道受歡迎的本地菜餚,作為推廣疫苗及推動該國餐廳、咖啡廳、酒吧全面重新營業的方式。Lockdowns in 2020 and partial restrictions this year have driven Biblioteka kod Milutina (Milutin’s Library) restaurant to the brink of closure, he said.他說,2020年的封城及今年的局部封鎖措施,讓「米盧廷圖書館」餐廳瀕臨停業。"Our trade, catering, has been particularly hit... and if this (vaccination) is the way out, then we wanted to contribute."「我們的生意、外燴服務尤其受到影響…若這(疫苗)是解決方法,我們想要出一份力。」Local health authorities turned the restaurant into a vaccination point to deliver shots made by Pfizer/BioNtech, and China’s Sinopharm.當地衛生當局把餐廳變成疫苗接種點,提供輝瑞/BNT疫苗和中國國藥集團疫苗。"Today we have vaccines from both East and West on the menu, to everybody’s taste," said Raskovic.拉斯科維奇說:「今天我們的菜單上有來自東方和西方的疫苗,任君挑選。」Next ArticleTopic: Dracula’s castle’ offers tourists Covid shots 「德古拉的城堡」提供觀光客武漢肺炎疫苗接種Visitors to Romania’s forbidding Bran Castle are being jabbed with needles rather than vampiric fangs this weekend in a coronavirus vaccination drive.造訪羅馬尼亞令人生畏的布蘭城堡的遊客,在本週末的冠狀病毒疫苗接種活動中,將會被針頭而不是吸血鬼的毒牙扎刺。Those who take the jab are handed a certificate hailing their"boldness and responsibility"promising they will be welcome at the castle"for the coming 100 years" - as well as offered a free tour of the"torture chamber".那些接受施打的人將拿到證書,為他們的「勇氣與責任」喝采,並承諾這座城堡在未來100年都歡迎他們,並提供一次「酷刑室」的免費導覽。Nestled in a misty valley in the Carpathian mountains, Bran Castle is associated with the 15th-century Romanian prince Vlad Dracula.布蘭城堡坐落於喀爾巴阡山迷霧籠罩的山谷,與15世紀羅馬尼亞王子弗拉德.德古拉有關。Dracula author Bram Stoker is believed to have been inspired by Vlad and descriptions of Bran Castle when writing his 1897 novel that helped found the modern vampire genre.德古拉的作者布拉姆.史托克在撰寫他的1897年的小說時,被認為受到弗拉德與布蘭城堡的描述的啟發,這本小說幫助他奠定現代吸血鬼體裁。Source article:https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1449642;https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1449828;https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1450439Topic: Spanking may affect brain development in childrenSpanking may affect a child’s brain development in similar ways to more severe forms of violence, according to a new study led by Harvard researchers.哈佛大學研究人員領導的一項新研究表明,打屁股對兒童大腦發育的影響,可能與更嚴重的暴力虐待造成的後果類似。The research, published recently in the journal Child Development, builds on existing studies that show heightened activity in certain regions of the brains of children who experience abuse in response to threat cues.這篇最近發表在《兒童發育》期刊上的研究,以現有的一些研究為基礎,這些研究發現,遭受虐待的兒童在回應威脅提示時,大腦的特定區域活動會增強。The group found that children who had been spanked had a greater neural response in multiple regions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). These areas of the brain respond to cues in the environment that tend to be consequential, such as a threat, and may affect decision-making and processing of situations.研究團隊發現,打屁股會增強兒童大腦前額葉皮層(PFC)多個區域的神經反應。大腦的這些區域會根據環境中的威脅等重要線索做出反應,並可能影響兒童的決策,以及對局勢的分析能力。According to the study’s authors, corporal punishment has been linked to the development of mental health issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and substance use disorders.研究作者指出,體罰一直和心理健康問題、焦慮、憂鬱、行為問題及藥物濫用有關。Next ArticleTopic: Coffee before exercise increases fat-burning/運動前喝咖啡增加燃脂If you’re looking to maximize the amount of fat burned in your next workout, think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started – as a new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning, especially later on in the day.如果你希望在下次運動健身時最大程度地燃燒脂肪,不妨考慮在開始之前半小時喝咖啡—因為有新研究表明,它可以使脂肪燃燒量明顯變化,尤其是在下午。Researchers found that 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can boost the rate of fat burning during aerobic exercise, based on results gathered from 15 male volunteers.研究人員發現,根據從15名男性志願者收集到的結果,按每公斤體重3毫克的量來攝取咖啡因,就可以提高有氧運動期間的脂肪燃燒率。The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(MFO, a measure of how efficiently the body burns off fat)by an average of 10.7 percent in the morning and 29 percent in the afternoon.研究表明,這個咖啡攝取量可以增加最大脂肪氧化率(MFO,衡量人體燃燒脂肪效率的指標),上午平均增加10.7%,下午增加29%。This is a study with a fairly small sample of participants, so it’s important not to jump to too broad a conclusion, but the results are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.由於該研究的參與者樣本數很少,因此重要的是不要過於廣泛下結論,但結果足夠清楚,表明存在某種關聯。NextTopic: Study Shows Baldness Can Be a Business Advantage 研究:光頭可成職場優勢Men with shaved heads are perceived to be more masculine, dominant and, in some cases, to have greater leadership potential than those with longer locks or with thinning hair, according to a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.賓州大學華頓商學院最近的一項研究顯示,剃光頭的男人讓人覺得更有男人味和支配地位,在某些情況下,他們比頭髮較長或者頭髮稀疏的男人看起來更具領導潛力。Some executives say the style makes them appear younger—or at least, makes their age less evident—and gives them more confidence than a comb-over or monk-like pate.一些主管認為,光頭的髮型讓他們看起來更年輕,至少沒那麼顯老,而且相較於將頭髮梳向一邊或像修道士一樣的腦袋瓜,這種髮型能讓他們感到更自信。The study found that men with thinning hair were viewed as the least attractive and powerful of the bunch, a finding that tracks with other studies showing that people perceive men with typical male-pattern baldness as older and less attractive. For those men, the solution could be as cheap and simple as a shave.該研究發現,頭髮稀疏的男人被認為最沒有魅力、最沒有力量的一群人。這一結果也與其他研究相符,這些研究表明,人們認為典型的雄性禿頭讓男人看上去更老,更缺乏魅力。對於這些男人來說,既便宜又簡單的解決辦法就是剃個頭。Powered by Firstory Hosting

幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.55: 商務旅行可以算是一種旅行嗎? How much do you get to see when you go on a business trip?

幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.55: 商務旅行可以算是一種旅行嗎? How much do you get to see when you go on a business trip?

🄴 通勤學英語 15Mins Today

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台北嘿掰講 Taipei Banter 第15集 - 花大錢到底為何

台北嘿掰講 Taipei Banter 第15集 - 花大錢到底為何

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正官庄高麗蔘精全新【EVERYTIME智】高麗蔘、管花肉蓯蓉與維生素B12,增進神經系統健康,每日1條守護靈光!https://fstry.pse.is/6nhv97—— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 ——-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案:https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------歡迎留言你對這集的想法: 留言連結官方網站:www.15mins.todayClubhouse直播室:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k訂閱YouTube頻道:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com-------------------------------以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制,完整文稿可到官網)-------------------------------台北嘿掰講Episode 15 - Luxury toilet paper a hit in Taiwan每週更新的播客,來聽聽Gavin跟John這禮拜討論台灣高級衛生紙#Taipeibanter#台北嘿掰講In Taiwan, which variety of toilet paper currently sells the best? The answer may not be the one you were expecting. Household sanitary paper manufacturers have this year discovered that 3-ply toilet tissue has emerged as a force to be reckoned with within the market, with sales volumes jumping 20 percent. Toilet tissue impregnated with balsam and forest-friendly, recycled alternatives have all exhibited strong sales performance. The industry is speculating that Taiwan is gradually moving toward becoming an M-shaped society, as consumer purchasing power becomes more polarized.在台灣,現在哪一種衛生紙最好賣?答案可能跌破不少人眼鏡。家用紙業者發現,今年以來價格較高的三層衛生紙異軍突起,銷售量大增二成;添加乳霜的衛生紙、不砍樹的再生紙衛生紙,也都有不錯的銷售成績。業者推測,應與台灣走向M型社會,消費力逐漸兩極化有關。Household sanitary paper manufacturers have discovered that 3-ply loo paper is selling like hot cakes. For example, for US wholesaler Costco, in addition to its own-brand Kirkland toilet paper, other 3-ply offerings from Kleenex and established brand May Flower, have all been selling well. According to papermaking conglomerate YFY, although 2-ply toilet paper still constitutes the bulk of the market, sales volumes of 3-ply have been gradually increasing, with some lines becoming best-sellers. Papermakers are now rushing to ramp up production and supply of 3-ply.家紙業者發現,「三層衛生紙超好賣」,以美式賣場好市多為例,除了自有品牌Kirkland外,目前銷售的舒潔以及先前銷售的五月花都相當受歡迎,這些都是「三層衛生紙」。永豐餘控股指出,雖然目前二層衛生紙仍是市場主流,但三層衛生紙的銷售額逐年成長,部分通路甚至是「三層衛生紙最好賣」,因此紙廠會儘可能將產能供應三層衛生紙。According to YFY, in 2016 sales revenue for 3-ply toilet paper totalled NT$870 million but broke the NT$1billion mark last year: a year-on-year increase of nearly 19 percent and 16 percent market share.永豐餘指出,二○一六年台灣市場三層衛生紙銷售金額僅八.七億元,二○一七年已突破十億元,年增近百分之十九,且在衛生紙產品的占比提升至百分之十六。This year, YFY launched a premium 3-ply version of its flagship May Flower toilet paper to appeal to consumers who demand a superior quality feel and softness. Cheng Loong Corp, which markets a top-of-the-range 3-ply extra-thick, 50-percent-more-absorbent toilet paper under the Andante brand, has seen a 20 percent increase in sales of the product since the beginning of this year.永豐餘今年就主打旗下「五月花」三層衛生紙,訴求高質感、柔軟的特性。正隆的「春風」三層衛生紙,則主打「三層厚手、吸水力提升百分之五十」,今年以來銷售量大增二成。As for the cause of mushrooming sales of 3-ply toilet paper, the industry believes Taiwan’s consumer market is becoming “M-shaped.” Although many Taiwanese consumers still count every penny, consumers on the right lobe of the “M” curve attach a greater degree of importance to quality, the environment and functionality, and are willing to fork out more cash to buy products perceived to be of a higher quality.對於三層衛生紙銷售成長的主因,業者認為,台灣的消費市場出現M型化趨勢,雖然有不少消費者仍對價格錙銖必較,但在M型右方的消費者更重視品質、環保、功能等,願意花較多的錢買品質更好的產品。Taipei Banter, where John and Gavin talk about the interesting things around the world.Article referred in the podcast:http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2018/09/04/2003699732Powered by Firstory Hosting

15Mins英語咖啡館 Ep.242: 你心中最難忘的場地之你去聽他的演唱會 Which concert was your most memorable event?

15Mins英語咖啡館 Ep.242: 你心中最難忘的場地之你去聽他的演唱會 Which concert was your most memorable event?

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-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案:https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------歡迎留言你對這集的想法: 留言連結官方網站:www.15mins.todayClubhouse直播室:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k訂閱YouTube頻道:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com-------------------------------以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制,完整文稿可到官網)-------------------------------最近的新聞充滿各種「演唱會」,從周杰倫、劉德華到十一月開搶的YOASOBI。這週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和 Angel 老師要來談各自參加演唱會的經驗,同時聊聊台灣的各個演出場地!從新落成的台北大巨蛋,到老字號的小巨蛋,還有在高雄的高雄國家體育場,你去過幾個呢?另外還有很多比較小規模的場地像是TICC, 比較新的北流或是Zepp New Taipei, 越來越多國際表演者前來台灣演出。你知道其中誰最讓我們難忘且回味嗎?來信跟我們分享你最難忘的演唱會與場地喔~Powered by Firstory Hosting

國際時事跟讀 Ep.K879: 微軟將 Copilot 轉變為數位夥伴  Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital Companion

國際時事跟讀 Ep.K879: 微軟將 Copilot 轉變為數位夥伴 Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital Companion

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金鐘主持人蔡尚樺 分享簡單喝,輕鬆纖!青春美麗的秘密古典玫瑰園專為女性設計,玫瑰花瓣萃取、雙構型益生菌等多種天然成分,幫助順暢代謝!11/1-11/10全台古典玫瑰園門市買3送3再加贈1盒體驗分享 https://fstry.pse.is/6ncg7c—— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 ——-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程-------------------------------通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案:https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------歡迎留言你對這集的想法: 留言連結官方網站:www.15mins.todayClubhouse直播室:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k訂閱YouTube頻道:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com-------------------------------以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制,完整文稿可到官網)-------------------------------國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K879:Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital CompanionHighlights 主題摘要:- Microsoft has updated Copilot to be more than a productivity tool, transforming it into an AI companion with a warmer personality that offers encouragement and advice alongside information.- The new Copilot features advanced capabilities like voice interactions, image interpretation, and integration with Microsoft Edge, all designed with user privacy in mind.- While Copilot represents a shift towards more personalized and emotionally intelligent AI assistants, balancing AI assistance with genuine human connections remains a crucial consideration.Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its AI chatbot, Copilot, aiming to create a more personalized and user-friendly experience. This redesign marks a significant step towards developing an "AI companion" that goes beyond being just a productivity tool. The update comes at a time when many people still struggle to trust AI tools and haven't fully integrated them into their daily lives.微軟最近公布了其 AI 聊天機器人 Copilot 的重大更新,旨在創造更個人化、更友善的使用體驗。這次的重新設計標誌著朝向開發「人工智慧伴侶」的重要一步,超越了單純的生產力工具。這項更新恰逢許多人仍在努力信任 AI 工具,尚未將其完全融入日常生活之際。The new Copilot comes with enhanced capabilities, including real-time voice interactions and the ability to interpret images and text on users' screens. Microsoft claims it's one of the fastest AI models available. However, the most notable innovation is the chatbot's new personality. Copilot now interacts with users in a warmer tone, offering not only information but also encouragement, feedback, and advice for everyday challenges. This approach helps Copilot stand out in the growing field of general-purpose AI chatbots.新版 Copilot 具備更強的功能,包括即時語音互動以及解讀使用者螢幕上圖像和文字的能力。微軟聲稱這是市面上最快速的人工智慧模型之一。然而,最引人注目的創新是聊天機器人的全新個性。Copilot 現在以更溫暖的語調與使用者互動,不僅提供資訊,還能在日常生活的挑戰中給予鼓勵、回饋和建議。這種方法幫助 Copilot 在日益增長的通用 AI 聊天機器人領域中脫穎而出。These changes reflect Microsoft's vision for the future of AI in people's daily lives. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, believes that AI will become more than just a tool; it will be a digital friend that users turn to for various tasks and support. The company has invested in developing Copilot's personality, employing a team of creative directors, language specialists, and psychologists to refine the AI's conversational abilities. This effort aims to create a balance between making Copilot feel familiar and friendly while still maintaining appropriate boundaries.這些變化反映了微軟對 AI 在人們日常生活中的未來願景。微軟人工智慧執行長 Mustafa Suleyman 認為, AI 將不僅僅是一個工具,它將成為一個數位朋友,使用者可以向它尋求各種任務和支持。公司投入資源開發 Copilot 的個性,聘請了一個由創意總監、語言專家和心理學家組成的團隊來精進 AI 的對話能力。這項努力希望在讓 Copilot 感覺親切友好的同時,仍保持適當的界限之間取得平衡。The updated Copilot introduces several new features. Users can now have voice conversations with the AI, choosing from four different voice options designed to sound natural without imitating specific individuals. A "daily" feature provides weather and news updates, sourced from partnerships with reputable news outlets. Integration with Microsoft Edge allows for quick access to Copilot's assistance directly from the browser's address bar. For more adventurous users, "Copilot Labs" offers experimental features like "Think Deeper" for complex reasoning and "Copilot Vision" for visual analysis. Microsoft emphasizes that these new capabilities, especially those involving screen viewing, are designed with user privacy in mind. All Copilot Vision sessions are opt-in, and the content it sees is not stored or used for training.更新後的 Copilot 引入了幾項新功能。使用者現在可以與 AI 進行語音對話,從四種不同的語音選項中選擇,這些語音選項設計得自然,而不模仿特定個人。「每日」功能提供天氣和新聞更新,這些資訊來自與知名新聞媒體的合作。與微軟 Edge 瀏覽器的整合允許直接從瀏覽器的網址列快速存取 Copilot 的協助。對於更愛冒險的使用者,「Copilot Labs」提供實驗性功能,如用於複雜推理的「Think Deeper」和用於視覺分析的「Copilot Vision」。微軟強調,這些新功能,特別是那些涉及螢幕查看的功能,設計時考慮到了使用者隱私。所有 Copilot Vision 行程都是自訂加入,並且看到的內容不會被儲存或用於訓練。As AI technology continues to evolve, Microsoft's approach with Copilot showcases a shift towards creating more personalized and emotionally intelligent AI assistants. The company's focus on developing an AI companion that can provide both practical help and emotional support signals a new direction in how we might interact with AI in the future.隨著 AI 技術持續發展,微軟對 Copilot 的做法展示了朝向創造更個人化、情感智能 AI 助理的轉變。公司專注於開發能夠提供實際幫助和情感支援的人工智慧伴侶,這也預示著我們未來與 AI 互動方式的新方向。Keyword Drills 關鍵字:- Companion (Com-pan-ion): Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital Companion- Interpret (In-ter-pret): The new Copilot comes with enhanced capabilities, including real-time voice interactions and the ability to interpret images and text on users' screens.- Encouragement (En-cour-age-ment): Copilot now interacts with users in a warmer tone, offering not only information but also encouragement, feedback, and advice for everyday challenges.- Conversational (Con-ver-sa-tion-al): The company has invested in developing Copilot's personality, employing a team of creative directors, language specialists, and psychologists to refine the AI's conversational abilities.- Adventurous (Ad-ven-tur-ous): For more adventurous users, "Copilot Labs" offers experimental features like "Think Deeper" for complex reasoning and "Copilot Vision" for visual analysis.Reference article:1. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/01/tech/microsoft-copilot-ai-chatbot-update-friendly/index.html2. https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259187/microsoft-copilot-redesign-vision-voice-features-inflection-aiPowered by Firstory Hosting