【中英文新聞】砸錢催生為何生育率照跌？｜外送專法上路40天成本大漲！｜台海風險升高！AI認知戰逼近選舉｜AI界最安靜的隱形巨頭｜演唱會勝過愛情？現代人寧可追星｜20260911
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2026 年 9 月 11 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP313
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※本集節目引用之新聞與圖片來源：聯合新聞網、經濟日報、中央通訊社、數位時代、ROOMIE、Yahoo新聞
第一則：少子化預算增近 5 倍 新生兒仍跌破 10 萬
台灣少子化預算從 2016 年約 256 億元， 2025 年增加超過 1,254 億元，然而今年新生兒卻跌破 10 萬人。問題在於，補助雖能減輕育兒開銷，卻難以解決高房價、低薪、長工時，以及生育後的托育與職涯壓力。
如果年輕人連成家、生子都不敢規劃，人口老化與勞動力短缺只會更嚴重，也會進一步影響產業與社會負擔。要提高生育意願，政策不能只靠發錢，更要改善托育、工時與育兒友善職場。
Low Birth Rate Budget Grows Nearly Fivefold, Yet Newborns Still Fall Below 100,000
Taiwan’s budget for tackling its low birth rate rose from about NT$25.6 billion in 2016 to more than NT$125.4 billion in 2025. However, the number of newborns this year is still certain to fall below 100,000. The problem is that subsidies can reduce some childcare costs, but they cannot solve high housing prices, low wages, long working hours, or the childcare and career pressures that come after having a child.
If young people do not even feel ready to start a family or have children, population aging and labor shortages will only become more serious, putting greater pressure on industries and society. To raise birth rates, the government cannot rely on cash support alone. It also needs better childcare services, more manageable working hours , and more family-friendly workplaces.
第二則：外送專法上路 40 天 成本大增、等待時長拉長
外送專法上路後，foodpanda 表示平台成本增加約 32%，消費者等待時間也拉長約 30%。主因是外送費改以配送時間計算，外送員接單和送餐方式跟著改變，平台也更難即時配對訂單和外送員，增加營運壓力。
目前 foodpanda 先靠演算法與營運調整降低成本，如果有偵測到嚴重異常拖單配送，將視情況採取停權或法律措施。若成本持續上升，漲價可能成為最後選項，也意味著保障外送員權益的同時，平台、商家與消費者都可能承擔新的成本。
Food Delivery Law in Effect for 40 Days, Costs Surge and Wait Times Grow Longer
After Taiwan’s new Food Delivery Act. took effect, foodpanda said its platform costs rose by about 32%, while customer wait times increased by around 30%. One reason is that delivery fees are now calculated based on delivery time. This has changed how couriers accept and complete orders, making it harder for the platform to match orders with available couriers and increasing operating pressure.
For now, foodpanda is trying to reduce costs through algorithm and operational adjustments, while also detecting unusual delivery delays, and serious cases may lead to account suspension or legal action. If costs continue to rise, higher prices could become a last resort. This means that while the law gives delivery workers more protection, platforms, restaurants, and consumers may also face higher costs.
第三則：台海衝突代價有多大？全球經濟衝擊恐超越二戰
美國在台協會處長谷立言警告，台海若爆發衝突，全球經濟損失可能超越二戰。他也指出，台灣擁有重要的科技與製造業基礎，因此維持台海和平不只是區域安全議題，也牽動全球經濟。
為降低台海衝突風險，美國將透過高層外交、強化印太部署與夥伴關係，以及支持台灣提升自我防衛能力來維持和平。對台灣來說，除了持續強化國防，也要因應 AI 認知戰、銀行與關鍵基礎設施威脅，並提升能源韌性與備援能力。
How Costly Could a Taiwan Strait Conflict Be? Global Economic Impact Could Exceed World War II
AIT Director Raymond Greene warned that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could cause global economic losses greater than those of World War II. He also noted that Taiwan has important strengths in technology and manufacturing, meaning that peace in the Taiwan Strait is not only a regional security issue but also one that affects the global economy.
To reduce the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, the United States plans to maintain peace through high-level diplomacy, stronger deployments and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, and support for Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities. For Taiwan, this means not only continuing to strengthen national defense, but also preparing for AI-powered cognitive warfare, threats to banks and critical infrastructure, and improving energy resilience and backup capacity.
第四則：AI 隱形冠軍崛起 低調文化撐起 150 億美元估值
多數 AI 公司搶攻聊天機器人，Applied Intuition 選擇專攻自駕與實體設備模擬，讓車廠能在雲端快速測試大量駕駛情境。目前全球前 20 大車廠中已有 18 家成為客戶，公司估值達 150 億美元。
特別的是，這家公司快速成長卻仍維持務實文化，工程師每週自己打掃辦公室，近十年也未動用募資資金。從技術到管理都不追逐炒作，也讓它成為 AI 界少見的低調巨頭。
AI’s Hidden Champion Rises, Its Low-Key Culture Supports a US$15 Billion Valuation
While many AI companies are racing to develop chatbots, Applied Intuition focuses on simulation technology for self-driving vehicles and other physical systems. Its technology allows automakers to quickly test large numbers of driving scenarios in the cloud. Today, 18 of the world’s top 20 automakers are its customers, and the company is valued at US$15 billion.
What makes the company unusual is that despite its rapid growth, it still maintains a practical culture. Engineers clean the office themselves every week, and the company has not used the money it raised in nearly ten years. By avoiding hype and focusing on real industry problems, Applied Intuition has become one of AI’s rare low-profile giants.
第五則：演唱會勝過親密時光？七成人寧願追星
理想國演藝調查全球 15 個市場、4 萬名樂迷，發現 70% 受訪者寧願看最愛歌手的演唱會，也不選擇與伴侶親密相處，反映現場音樂帶來的吸引力已不只是娛樂本身。
在數位與 AI 充斥生活的時代，螢幕疲勞與孤獨感讓人更渴望真實互動，演唱會和朋友、家人甚至陌生人一起歡呼、合唱，會產生強烈的集體共鳴，也讓人建立社交連結與自我認同，這種一起在場的真實感受，讓體驗變得更加珍貴。
Concerts Over Intimacy? Seven in Ten Would Rather See Their Favorite Star
Live Nation surveyed 40,000 music fans across 15 global markets. The study found that 70% of respondents would rather attend a concert by their favorite singer than spend intimate time with their partner. The result suggests that the appeal of live music now goes far beyond entertainment itself.
In a world filled with screens and AI, screen fatigue and loneliness are making people crave more real-life interaction. At concerts, cheering and singing together with friends, family, or even strangers can create a strong sense of collective connection, while also strengthening social bonds and self-identity. These real, shared moments can make live experiences feel even more valuable.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Taiwan’s falling birth rate shows that cash support alone is not enough when housing, work, childcare, and career pressures remain unresolved.
Taiwan’s new food delivery law aims to protect workers, but rising costs and longer wait times could eventually affect platforms, restaurants, and consumers.
Taiwan’s security challenges now extend beyond military threats, making stronger information, energy, and infrastructure resilience increasingly important.
Intuition shows that solving real industry problems can build a major AI business without chasing hype.
A Live Nation survey found that seven in ten fans would choose a concert over intimacy, showing the growing appeal of shared live experiences.
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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