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New UK birdwatching app lets users collect birds like Pokemon 英國賞鳥 App 蒐集鳥類圖卡，玩法好像寶可夢

A new UK app called Birdex is changing how people explore nature by turning birdwatching into a game. To encourage people to step outside, the app allows users to collect digital cards of birds whenever they spot one. Users also earn points for each sighting, with rarer species offering higher rewards.

However, the app has faced criticism for its AI-generated bird illustrations. Critics argue that these images lack accuracy and may fail to educate users properly. In response, the developers explained that limited funding led them to use AI tools, but they plan to hire human artists in the future. Viola Ross-Smith of the British Trust for Ornithology also questions whether this app puts vulnerable birds at risk by driving people to seek out rare species.

新推出的一款名為 Birdex 的英國應用程式將賞鳥變成一種遊戲，因而正改變人們探索大自然的方式。為了鼓勵大眾走出戶外，這款應用程式讓使用者每看到一隻小鳥就可以蒐集鳥兒的數位圖卡。使用者每次觀測到鳥兒還能獲得點數，較稀有的物種點數較高。

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　不過這款應用程式因人工智慧生成的鳥類插圖而遭受非議。批評者認為這些影像缺乏準確性，可能無法正確傳遞知識給使用者。開發者對此做出回應，他們解釋因資金有限才使用人工智慧工具，但他們計劃未來聘請人類藝術家。英國鳥類信託組織的薇奧拉．羅斯-史密斯也提出疑問：這款應用程式會不會因促使民眾找尋稀有物種而讓易危鳥類陷入險境呢？

What Did You Learn?

1. Why do some people doubt Birdex can help users learn about birds correctly?

參考答案:

1. Its AI-generated illustrations / images lack accuracy.

Words in Use

Words in Use

1. species n. 物種（單複數同形）

The government works hard to protect endangered plant species in this region. 政府致力於保護該地區瀕臨消失的植物物種。

2. reward n. 獎勵

Players receive rewards after completing missions. 玩家完成任務後會獲得獎勵。

3. criticism n. 批評 critic n. 批評者

The actor faced strong public criticism for his rude behavior. 該演員因不禮貌的行為面臨社會大眾猛烈的批評。

The controversial policy has many critics. 這項有爭議的政策受到許多人批評。

4. illustration n. 插畫，圖案

The textbook includes a clear illustration of the human brain. 這本教科書包含了一張清楚呈現人類大腦的插圖。

5. accuracy n. 準∕正確性

The researchers checked the data again to ensure the accuracy of the results. 研究人員再次檢查數據以確保結果的正確性。

Practical Phrases

1. in response　　作為回應∕應對

The number of sea turtles dropped sharply. In response, conservation teams stepped in. 海龜數量大幅下降。保育團隊相應做出行動、介入其中。

2. put... at risk　　使……陷入險境

Driving too fast in stormy weather can put your life at risk. 在暴風雨的天氣中車速過快會讓生命置於危險之中。

3. seek out... / seek... out　　尋找∕找出…… (動詞 seek 的三態為：seek, sought, sought。)