【中英文新聞】美軍備妥攻伊朗計畫｜微軟開放6萬員工申請自願離職｜Anthropic示警台海風險恐斷晶片｜廣告預算怎麼花？Meta揭關鍵｜明明是過節為什麼不開心？｜20261028
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2026 年 10 月 28日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP342
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※本集節目引用之新聞與圖片來源：中央通訊社、聯合新聞網、經濟日報、天下雜誌、遠見天下文化、科技新報
第一則：美伊戰火恐再起！美軍最快可在 96 小時內出擊
根據 CNN 報導，美軍已備妥大規模攻擊伊朗的計畫，一旦總統川普下令，可在 96 小時內展開行動。美國官員推估，攻擊最可能在 11 月期中選舉後發生，但川普尚未做出最終決定。
美軍規劃的攻擊目標包括伊朗軍事據點、能源設施及核設施。知情人士指出，若美國與以色列發動攻擊，伊朗及葉門青年運動可能立即報復。隨著局勢升溫，美國已開始縮減駐中東外交人員，並可能擴大撤離。
US-Iran Conflict Could Escalate Again! US Military Ready to Strike Within 96 Hours
According to CNN, the US military has drawn up plans for a large-scale attack on Iran and could launch an operation within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. US officials believe a strike is most likely to take place after the November midterm elections, although Trump has yet to make a final decision.
Potential targets include Iranian military bases, energy infrastructure, and nuclear facilities. Sources familiar with the matter say Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels could retaliate immediately if the United States and Israel launch a new offensive. As regional tensions continue to rise, the United States has begun reducing its diplomatic staff across the Middle East, with further evacuations under consideration.
第二則：微軟為 AI 投資縮減人力！開放 6 萬員工自願離職
微軟為了龐大的 AI 投資成本，宣布向 6 萬名員工推出自願離職方案，此次涵蓋全球超過四分之一的人力。微軟預估，今年全年資本支出將達 1,750 億美元，主要投入 AI 資料中心及晶片。
不只微軟，Google 和 Meta 近年也陸續縮減人力，將資金轉向人工智慧基礎設施。隨著 AI 投資成本攀升，縮減人力、重新分配資源，正逐漸成為科技業的新趨勢。
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit Plan to 60,000 Employees to Fund AI Expansion
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit program for 60,000 employees as part of its efforts to control costs and support its growing AI investments, with more than a quarter of its global workforce eligible for the offer. The company expects to spend $175 billion this year, primarily on AI data centers and chips.
Microsoft is not the only tech giant making such changes, with Google and Meta also reducing their workforces in recent years to shift more resources toward AI infrastructure. As AI spending continues to rise, workforce reductions and a shift in investment priorities are becoming increasingly common across the tech industry.
第三則：Anthropic 上市文件揭露多項風險 台積電供應與 AI 安全受關注
AI 研究公司 Anthropic 在上市申請文件中，揭露多項重大風險，包括先進晶片高度仰賴台積電，台海緊張可能造成供應中斷；AI 若缺乏監督，也可能做出危險行為，造成難以挽回的傷害。
Anthropic 也警告，市場競爭、政府管制與高昂的運算成本，可能拖慢營收成長。隨著 AI 技術快速發展，如何兼顧技術安全、晶片供應與獲利能力，成為公司上市前的重要挑戰。
Anthropic's IPO Filing Reveals Major Risks, Raising Concerns Over TSMC's Chip Supply and AI Safety
AI research company Anthropic has outlined several major risks in its IPO filing, including its heavy reliance on TSMC for advanced chip production and potential supply disruptions caused by tensions across the Taiwan Strait; the company also warns that AI systems operating without proper oversight could behave unpredictably and cause irreversible harm.
Anthropic also warns that growing competition, government regulations, and high computing costs could slow its revenue growth. As AI technology advances rapidly, balancing AI safety, a stable chip supply, and profitability has become a major challenge for the company ahead of its planned public listing.
第四則：廣告花越多不一定賺越多 Meta 行銷長揭 ROI 關鍵
Meta 行銷長亞歷克斯．舒茲指出，廣告帶來的訂單不一定全是行銷的功勞。有些消費者即使沒看到廣告也會購買，如果全部算進成果，就可能高估廣告效果。
企業應透過實驗，比較投放與不投放廣告的差異，找出真正增加的收入。但隨著預算提高，新增廣告費帶來的回報可能逐漸減少。掌握每筆預算的實際效益，才能把錢花在更有效的管道。
Spending More on Ads Does Not Always Mean Earning More, Meta CMO Explains the Key to ROI
Meta CMO Alex Schultz , points out that not every order linked to an ad is actually caused by marketing. Some customers would make a purchase even without seeing the ad. Counting all these orders as marketing results could therefore make ads appear more effective than they really are.
Companies should run experiments comparing results with and without advertising to measure the additional revenue ads actually generate. However, as advertising budgets increase, each additional dollar spent may bring a smaller return. By understanding how much revenue each extra dollar generates, businesses can direct their budgets toward more effective marketing channels.
第五則：節日越熱鬧卻越覺得孤單？認識節慶憂鬱
歲末年終充滿歡樂氣氛，但有些人反而感到孤單、焦慮，這種現象被稱為「節慶憂鬱」。背後原因包括思念逝去的親人、經濟壓力、家庭關係緊張，以及社群媒體帶來的比較心理。
心理學家建議，不必勉強自己融入節日氣氛。可以安排適合自己的小型聚會、設定生活目標，或暫時減少使用社群媒體，用自己舒服的方式過節。
The Busier the Holiday, the Lonelier You Feel? Understanding the Holiday Blues
The end of the year is filled with joy and celebration, but some people feel lonely and anxious instead. This experience is known as the “holiday blues.” Common causes include missing loved ones who have passed away, financial stress, family tensions, and social comparisons driven by social media.
Psychologists suggest that people do not need to force themselves to join in holiday celebrations. Instead, they can organize small gatherings that suit their preferences, set personal goals, or take a break from social media to enjoy the holidays in a way that feels comfortable to them.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
The US military is preparing for a potential large-scale strike on Iran, possibly after the November midterm elections.
Microsoft is offering a voluntary exit program to 60,000 employees as part of its efforts to reduce costs and redirect resources toward AI investments.
Anthropic’s IPO filing highlights major risks, including its reliance on Taiwan’s advanced chips, concerns over AI safety, and rising operating costs.
Meta CMO Alex Schultz explains that higher advertising spending does not always lead to better returns, emphasizing the importance of measuring the additional revenue generated by ads.
As the holiday season approaches, psychologists encourage people experiencing the holiday blues to set their own expectations and celebrate in ways that feel comfortable to them.
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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