2025 年 9 月 18 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP49
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第一則：2025縣市長施政滿意度出爐 嘉義第一雲林躍升第四
《天下雜誌》公布2025年縣市治理大調查，嘉義縣長翁章梁蟬聯全國第一，在「永續幸福城市」調查中更拿下非六都第六名。嘉義縣在社福、醫療、高齡友善與產業轉型表現突出，成功吸引台積電投資。
雲林縣則由縣長張麗善領軍，排名第四，在經濟、教育、長照與醫療政策皆見成效。張麗善感謝縣民支持，並期許持續推動「農工商科技城」願景。
2025 County Governance Satisfaction Rankings: Chiayi First, Yunlin Climbs to Fourth
CommonWealth Magazine released its 2025 City and County Governance Survey. Chiayi County mayor Weng Chang-liang retained the top spot nationwide. In the “Sustainable and Happy Cities” survey, Chiayi ranked sixth among non-special municipalities. The county stood out in social welfare, healthcare, senior-friendly initiatives, and industrial transformation, successfully attracting investment from TSMC.
Yunlin County, led by mayor Chang Li-shan, ranked fourth, with demonstrated results in economic, education, long-term care, and healthcare policies. Chang thanked residents for their support and said she will continue to promote the vision of an “Agriculture-Industry-Technology City.”
第二則：迪士尼等三大影業控告中國AI公司 涉系統性侵權
美國三大影視集團迪士尼、華納兄弟探索與環球影業向洛杉磯法院控告中國AI新創MiniMax，指其「海螺AI」未經授權使用知名角色訓練並生成影片牟利，要求返還侵權所得及高額賠償。
好萊塢影業強調，MiniMax無視多次侵權警告，也未採取版權保護措施。專家認為，此案突顯AI生成內容引爆全球版權爭議。
Disney and Two Other Studios Sue Chinese AI Firm for Copyright Infringement
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Universal Pictures sued Chinese AI startup MiniMax in a Los Angeles court. They said its “Hailuo AI” used famous film characters without permission to train AI and create videos for profit, asking for the return of illegal gains and large damages.
The studios said MiniMax ignored many warnings and did not set up copyright protection. Experts said the case shows how AI-made content is raising global disputes about copyright.
第三則：雙十煙火試放吸引人潮 南投首次承辦引期待
2025年雙十國慶煙火於9月16日晚間，在南投貓羅溪畔試放，施放約1,000發、歷時3分鐘，吸引大批民眾與攝影愛好者。五彩煙火點亮夜空，也讓人期待國慶當晚40分鐘、3萬發的正式演出。
南投縣政府表示，此次試放除測試安全與交通管制外，也將改善觀賞環境。縣長許淑華強調，首次承辦國慶慶典是一大挑戰，更希望能藉此帶動觀光。
Double Tenth Fireworks Trial Draws Crowds, Nantou Hosts for First Time
On the evening of September 16, the National Day trial fireworks show was held by the Maoluo River in Nantou, with about 1,000 fireworks over three minutes. The colorful display lit up the night sky and built excitement for the official 40-minute show with 30,000 fireworks on National Day.
The Nantou County Government said the trial tested safety and traffic control, and it will improve the viewing environment. County mayor Hsu Shu-hua noted that hosting the National Day fireworks for the first time is a big challenge, but she hopes it can also boost tourism.
第四則：AI崛起衝擊Z世代 科技業入門職位縮水
研究顯示，AI技術的快速崛起正在改變科技業的就業結構。Z世代在上市科技公司的員工比例在兩年內大幅減少。許多公司為了節省成本，開始以AI取代基礎職位，導致入門工作機會急速萎縮。
影響不僅限於基層，連管理職位也出現精簡化，造成潛在的人才斷層。專家建議，Z世代若想提升競爭力，就必須主動學習AI技能，以因應職場新挑戰。
AI Rise Hits Gen Z as Tech Entry-Level Jobs Shrink
Research shows that the rapid rise of AI is reshaping job structures in the tech industry. The share of Gen Z employees in publicly listed tech companies has dropped sharply in just two years. Many firms are cutting costs by using AI to replace basic roles, causing entry-level opportunities to shrink quickly.
The impact goes beyond junior positions, with even management roles being streamlined, raising concerns about a potential talent gap. Experts advise that Gen Z must actively develop AI skills to stay competitive and meet the challenges of a changing workplace.
第五則：巧虎推道歉三步驟 網友喊大人也要學
有品牌近期因社群失言遭抵制，引發爭議。就在此時，巧虎官方 Threads 帳號發表「道歉三步驟」圖卡，內容包括「拿出誠意、90度鞠躬說對不起、反省」，搭配可愛插圖，短時間就吸引超過7萬人按讚。
網友留言「謝謝巧虎替台灣人示範」，甚至有人笑稱「現在的大人也該看巧虎」，讓這張圖卡在公關風暴中意外爆紅。
Qiaohu Promotes “Three-Step Apology,” Netizens Say Adults Should Learn Too
Amid recent controversies where brands faced backlash over inappropriate social media remarks, Qiaohu’s official Threads account released an infographic titled “Three Steps to Apologize.” The steps—“show sincerity, bow 90 degrees and say sorry, and reflect”—were paired with cute illustrations and quickly garnered over 70,000 likes.
Netizens commented, “Thanks to Qiaohu for setting an example for Taiwanese people,” while others joked that “even adults should watch Qiaohu,” making the post go viral during a wave of PR crises.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Chiayi County retained the top spot in governance satisfaction with strong social welfare, healthcare, and senior-friendly policies, while Yunlin County rose to fourth, boosting visibility with its policy achievements.
Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal sued Chinese AI firm MiniMax, showing how AI-made content is fueling global copyright disputes.
The National Day trial fireworks show in Nantou drew large crowds, raising anticipation for the Double Tenth Day celebration and boosting hopes for local tourism.
The rise of AI is squeezing entry-level and even management roles in tech, forcing Gen Z to upskill in AI to remain competitive.
Qiaohu’s playful “three-step apology” guide went viral with over 70,000 likes, as netizens quipped that even adults could use the lesson.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye.
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