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In a new podcast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reflects on the challenges and hardships that have shaped the company. Huang emphasizes how adversity has helped define Nvidia's culture and resilience, leading to its success in the GPU and artificial intelligence market.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported record fourth-quarter earnings and expects AI chip demand to continue for years. CEO C.C. Wei expressed optimism about the future of AI, noting its growing impact on daily life. TSMC manufactures chips for companies including Apple, Nvidia, and AMD.
A new report indicates that Nvidia's market share in China is expected to decrease drastically, from 66% to 8%. Export restrictions and the success of domestic companies are cited as the main reasons for this decline. A significant shift in the Chinese semiconductor landscape.
Software vendors and cloud providers are bearing the burden of the expected trillion-dollar increase in AI spending, projected to reach $2.52 trillion this year. Gartner anticipates a phase where the focus shifts from great ideas to revenue generation. Ultimately, users may have to pay for these investments.
Investment platform DTCP announced "Project Liberty", a €20M fund focused on defence, security, and resilience technologies. The fund aims to support high-growth European companies in the defence and dual-use sectors, contributing to European technological capability and security. DTCP plans to invest in up to 30 companies, focusing on software, cyber defence, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is betting on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with a $252 million investment in Merge Labs. This move signals OpenAI's strong interest in the BCI field, even though Merge Labs is still in the early research and development stages. This investment could accelerate innovation in the sector, opening new frontiers for human-machine interaction.
Ukraine-based HOLYWATER, specializing in mobile microdrama content, has secured $22 million in funding. The investment, led by Horizon Capital, will support the development of its mobile-focused vertical video streaming platform and the expansion of its AI-driven content ecosystem, including comics and animation. HOLYWATER aims to strengthen its IP development and distribution capabilities across additional content categories.
According to Quanta, the artificial intelligence sector experienced three major waves in 2025 and is expected to see robust expansion over the next 2-3 years. The company anticipates sustained demand and continues to invest in research and development to improve its offerings in the field of AI.
Honlynn is reorienting its business strategy towards cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This transition comes at a crucial time, as the company prepares to debut on the TPEx (Taipei Exchange) market. The decision reflects a growing demand for advanced solutions in these sectors and positions Honlynn for future growth.
The US has imposed a 25% tariff on chips under Section 232. However, Taiwan has managed to negotiate strategic carve-outs during high-stakes talks. This move partially shields the island from the new tariffs, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the semiconductor industry.
The United States and Taiwan have reached an agreement on tariffs. However, details regarding implementation timelines and capacity rules remain unclear. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, but the lack of clarity on some key aspects could create short-term uncertainties for technology companies.
Singapore's sovereign fund continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, despite growing concerns about a potential speculative bubble in the sector. This strategic move highlights the fund's confidence in the long-term potential of AI, considered a key driver for future economic growth.
Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft. She will lead the expansion of the artificial intelligence company's operations in Bengaluru, a city considered a key technology hub.
The legal battle between Elon Musk, OpenAI, and Microsoft is set to proceed. A federal judge has rejected requests from OpenAI and Microsoft to dismiss the case, paving the way for a courtroom showdown. The case promises to be explosive, questioning agreements and strategies in the world of artificial intelligence.
In Taiwan, digital platforms and shared transport services are transforming urban mobility. The integration of advanced technologies and innovative solutions is improving transport efficiency and offering new options to citizens.
Taiwan and the United States have formed a strategic partnership in the high-tech sector. The main goal of this alliance is to counter China's growing influence in the global technology landscape. The collaboration aims to strengthen their respective positions and promote joint innovation.
According to new analysis, Huawei is rapidly catching up with Nvidia in the Chinese AI chip market. This trend is expected to lead to a significant shift in market share by 2026, with Huawei potentially becoming an even more formidable competitor to the US giant. Competition is intensifying in a sector crucial for future technological development.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has highlighted China's advancements in artificial intelligence. Simultaneously, his AI-focused company, xAI, is fueling a competition for data center power in the United States. This dynamic underscores the growing strategic importance of AI globally and the implications for technological infrastructure.
Companies in the Asia-Pacific region will increase their investments in artificial intelligence by 15% over the next 12 months. The most interested sectors are telecommunications, healthcare and public administration. The adoption of hybrid models, which combine on-premise and cloud resources, is growing to better manage privacy, security and performance.
Anthropic has announced the appointment of Irina Ghose as Managing Director for India. The move precedes the opening of a new office in Bengaluru, signaling the company's strategic expansion into the Indian market. Ghose will be responsible for leading operations and developing Anthropic's presence in the country.