This trend emphasizes Taiwan's strategic position in the global AI and semiconductor landscape. It includes news about Taiwanese companies expanding their AI server production, investing in advanced semiconductor technologies, and navigating trade tensions and tariff agreements.
Pegatron's chairman forecasts strong growth in the AI server market starting in 2026. The company aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Display manufacturer AUO is reorienting its strategy in the United States, shifting from a manufacturing base to a focus on market leverage. The move signals a change in the company's approach to the US market.
Leading US defense companies are deepening their partnerships with Taiwan. This initiative aims to strengthen the island's technological and defense capabilities in an increasingly complex geopolitical context. The cooperation may include technology ...
According to DIGITIMES, Foxconn maintains its leading position in the production of AI servers, also benefiting from strong demand from Apple. Competition in the sector remains high, with other manufacturers seeking to gain market share.
Pegatron expects triple-digit growth in the AI server market by 2026, also targeting opportunities in ASIC chips. The company is preparing to expand its presence in the artificial intelligence sector.
Pegatron, despite market challenges, aims for significant growth in the AI server and automotive sectors. The Taiwanese company plans to expand its presence in these strategic markets to offset difficulties encountered in other areas.
Apple is reorganizing its artificial intelligence strategy, entrusting Craig Federighi with leading the sector. The move suggests an openness to external models such as Google Gemini, in a context of increasing competition in the field of generative ...
Strong demand for high-end iPhone 17 models is straining Taiwanese carrier supply chains. Carriers are struggling to meet initial orders, signaling renewed interest in Apple's premium devices.
In Iran, a prolonged internet blackout, started over 400 hours ago due to protests, has led to severe restrictions on online access. Only a few sites, including Google and ChatGPT, have been whitelisted. In this scenario, local uncensored language mo...
A modder has transformed an RTX 2080 Ti Hall of Fame graphics card into a supercharged Titan RTX. The modification involved transplanting the core and adding 24GB of GDDR6 memory, along with a 900W power limit modification. The resulting card outperf...
Documentation concerning the Linux kernel project's continuity has been merged into the Linux 6.19 kernel. This outlines procedures to follow if Linus Torvalds' official Git repository becomes inaccessible, ensuring the continuation of the Linux kern...
Nvidia's CEO has visited China as the company awaits approval from Beijing to sell its H200 AI chip. The sale has been authorized by the US, but uncertainty remains regarding Chinese customs. The move underscores the importance of the Chinese market ...
Meta is facing a lawsuit alleging misleading privacy claims regarding WhatsApp. The plaintiffs claim that Meta's workers can access user messages, contradicting the company's statements about end-to-end encryption.
A recent study in Taiwan reveals that over 80% of local startups focus their activities on artificial intelligence and big data. This figure highlights how these technologies are becoming increasingly central to new businesses, driving innovation and...
GIMP 3.0.8 is now available, potentially marking the final bug fix release for the 3.0 series. This update arrives ahead of the anticipated GIMP 3.2 release, the next major version of the popular image manipulation software.
Singapore aims to strengthen its technological independence in the field of artificial intelligence, allocating $786 million. The goal is to promote the development of local capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers in a strategic secto...
Taiwanese analog chip makers are benefiting from strong demand in the fan motor sector. Growth is driven by the need for efficient cooling solutions in various sectors, from consumer electronics to data centers. This positive trend highlights Taiwan'...
This week's World Economic Forum meeting saw tech leaders hotly debating artificial intelligence. The event transformed, at times, into a high-powered tech conference, with CEOs clashing over future visions and strategies.
Former Google employees have developed Sparkli, an AI-powered application designed to address the shortcomings of traditional education systems. The goal is to equip children with skills in key areas such as design, finance, and entrepreneurship thro...
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs are actually trying to make money. A rating system has been created to help sort it out.
A Swiss Brown cow named Veronika has been observed using tools to scratch herself, a behavior previously documented mainly in primates, orcas, and birds. The discovery challenges assumptions about bovine intelligence and raises questions about the ro...
A prompt library for large language models (LLM), specifically designed for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, has been created and made available. The library includes prompts focused on grounding constraints, citation rules, and ha...
The AMDGPU driver for Linux 6.19 has received urgent fixes to address regressions affecting many users. Developers have worked to integrate the necessary patches and stabilize the system, ensuring a smoother user experience. This timely intervention ...
Running Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models on CPU and RAM requires bandwidth optimization. The article analyzes GLM-4.7-Flash and GPT OSS 120B, providing hardware (Intel) and software advice, including compiling `llama.cpp` and assigning CPU cores to ma...
A Reddit user is seeking an uncensored large language model (LLM) capable of generating particularly spicy and intelligent prompts for sexually explicit role-playing games (NSFW). The discussion is open within the LocalLLaMA community, with the aim o...
A user reported a significant performance drop with GLM 4.7 Flash in LM Studio after exceeding 10,000 tokens, despite using recommended settings and updated software. The discussion explores whether other implementations, such as vllm, might mitigate...
Taiwan's optics industry is gearing up for a key role in automotive electronics, driven by the increasing demand for autonomous driving. Taiwanese companies aim to provide innovative solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and other a...
A Taiwanese drone alliance is working towards obtaining FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification in the United States. This strategic move aims to facilitate access to the US market, opening up new business opportunities for Taiwanese co...
The increasing energy consumption of artificial intelligence poses new challenges. Geopolitical tensions over rare earths and packaging innovations are reshaping global supply chains. An analysis by DIGITIMES highlights how these interconnected facto...
LuxTTS, a diffusion-based text-to-speech model with only 120 million parameters, has been released. It stands out for its high-quality voice cloning capabilities, comparable to models ten times larger, and its efficiency, requiring less than 1GB of V...
AMI Labs, Yann LeCun's new venture after leaving Meta, has immediately captured the attention of the industry. The company will focus on developing advanced AI models, promising to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence. LeCun, a leading ...
Donald Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This episode of 'Uncanny Valley' analyzes the implications of this meeting, exploring the dynamics between politics, technology, and the global economy. A focu...
Sweep AI has released a 1.5B parameter open-source model, named Sweep, designed to predict the next code edits. Available on Hugging Face and via a JetBrains plugin, this tool uses recent edits as context, outperforming larger models in speed and acc...
Uniontech's Deepin 25.0.10 release shows that the Chinese desktop world isn't waiting on Western tech. It's modern and good-looking, and has built-in "AI".
In the development of voice agents, the debate focuses on the relative importance between model quality and the definition of effective behavioral constraints. A smarter model does not always translate into superior performance if not properly constr...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to visit India for the first time in nearly a year. The visit comes at a time of great excitement in the artificial intelligence sector, with many industry leaders converging in New Delhi to discuss the future of technolo...
The Lian Li RS1200G ATX 3.1 power supply offers rotational innovation meets reliability. Case compatibility remains a legitimate concern. ATX 3.1 power supplies are designed to support the latest motherboards and GPUs, offering greater energy efficie...
London-based fintech ClearScore, which provides credit score services, has acquired UK mortgage platform Acre Platforms. The move, for an undisclosed amount, marks ClearScore’s first move into mortgages and follows its acquisition of Aro Finance last...
In October 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn interpreted the first movement of Beethoven’s 10th unfinished symphony, which was completed with the use of artificial intelligence. A team developed an AI to analyze Beethoven’s music style and life, gen...
Kinpo Group anticipates increased profitability by 2026, while accelerating its expansion in artificial intelligence and the transformation of its ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) model. The company aims to consolidate its position in the global m...
Taiwan's automotive industry shows signs of recovery after recent tariff negotiations. A DIGITIMES analysis reveals a 15% improvement, while highlighting the need for further reassurance for sustainable growth in the sector.
Taiwan's technology sector is pressuring the local government to increase the supply of green energy and reduce its costs. Taiwanese tech companies, increasingly focused on sustainability, are calling for a greener energy supply and competitive tarif...
The chairman of Compal celebrated his 50th anniversary with the Kinpo Group. The event takes place during a moment of reflection on the demographic challenges facing Taiwan and the strategies to ensure sustainable long-term growth. The Compal group i...
A new tariff agreement between Taiwan and the United States is expected to significantly boost Taiwan's machine tool industry. The agreement is projected to reshape global market dynamics, fostering growth and expansion in the sector. The deal could ...
Micron is preparing to start commercial production at its ATMP plant in Gujarat, marking a major milestone for India in the semiconductor sector. This development represents a significant step for India, which aims to become a key hub in global chip ...
AfriEconQA, a benchmark dataset for African economic analysis based on World Bank reports, has been introduced. Comprising nearly 9,000 QA instances, the dataset aims to evaluate Information Retrieval and RAG systems in a context of numerical reasoni...
A novel framework, ELILLM, leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) for structure-based drug design (SBDD). ELILLM addresses LLMs' limitations in interpreting protein structures and unpredictable molecular generation by reinterpreting the generation pr...
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics is redefining value in the tech sector. With artificial intelligence demanding ever-increasing power, the company is positioning itself as a key supplier for the development of this technology. Delta's innovative approa...
Thailand has announced ambitious plans to transform itself into a regional technology hub. The initiative includes significant investments, estimated at US$3.1 billion, for the construction of data centers and the development of a roadmap for chip pr...
ASML is at the forefront of the chip manufacturing equipment sector, driving innovation in advanced packaging. The Dutch company is a key supplier to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, playing a crucial role in the development of increasingly sop...
New optimizations for AMD Radeon RDNA4 graphics cards have been merged into the RadeonSI Gallium3D (OpenGL) driver within Mesa. These deliveries, arriving shortly after the Mesa 26.0 release, will be included in Mesa 26.1, expected in Q2. The focus i...
Chunghwa Telecom is partnering with SES to build North Asia's first O3b MEO ground station in Taiwan. This infrastructure will support next-generation satellite communications, improving connectivity and reducing latency for enterprise and government...
Inference startup Inferact has secured $150 million in funding. This investment round values the newly formed company at $800 million. The primary goal is the commercialization of vLLM technology.
Feast, an open-source feature store for production AI, officially joins the PyTorch Ecosystem. This alignment aims to streamline the transition from model development to production deployment by addressing data inconsistencies between training and se...
Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect environment for the spread of disinformation on an unprecedented scale and speed. Experts warn that detecting these manipulative campaigns is becoming increasingly difficult, jeopardizing dem...
A recent study by the Brookings Institution highlights how some professions with a high percentage of female workers are particularly vulnerable to the impact of artificial intelligence. Dentists, on the other hand, appear to be among the least expos...
OpenAI revealed how it scaled PostgreSQL to support millions of queries per second for ChatGPT. The strategy includes replicas, caching, rate limiting, and workload isolation. An inside look at the techniques used to handle the massive volume of requ...
Google now offers college-bound students a new free resource: practice SAT exams powered by Gemini's artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to make test preparation more accessible, leveraging the advanced capabilities of Google's language mode...
Google's new AI mode can now access content from Gmail and Google Photos to provide tailored responses. The company clarifies that the model is not directly trained on user data, but on the interactions between specific prompts and the model's respon...
Anthropic has been revising its technical assessment test for job applicants since 2024. The goal is to prevent candidates from using AI tools, including its own Claude, to cheat on the test. The test is designed to evaluate the skills of potential h...
A developer of the large language model (LLM) Qwen has been spotted on Twitter. The news was shared on Reddit, sparking discussions in the LocalLLaMA community. Qwen is a model developed by Alibaba, known for its capabilities and performance in vario...
Nvidia's Jensen Huang believes AI will transform the job market, increasing demand and wages for skilled trades like electricians and plumbers, while simultaneously reducing routine white-collar jobs.
Hugging Face has released several models that are gaining considerable traction. Highlights include GLM-4.7-Flash for fast text generation, GLM-Image for image editing, pocket-tts for speech synthesis, and VibeVoice-ASR for multilingual speech recogn...
A team of former Google employees is developing Sparkli, an interactive application powered by generative artificial intelligence, designed to make learning more engaging for children. The app aims to overcome the limitations of current solutions, wh...
OpenAI and ServiceNow have partnered to embed artificial intelligence models and agents into enterprise workflows. The goal is to improve efficiency and automate complex processes within companies, leveraging the advanced capabilities of generative A...
According to Digitimes, SAS is shifting its SiC strategy, focusing on 12-inch wafers. The company is also reportedly working on AI-powered glasses. This strategic move could position SAS more competitively in the semiconductor and consumer electronic...
The integration of AI in software development brings efficiency, but security risks are emerging. An AI-coded honeypot revealed hidden vulnerabilities, raising concerns about the use of automated coding tools and the potential security debt they gene...
Leading Chinese Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers are reshaping their strategies. The focus is on addressing new global market challenges by leveraging AI hardware, the automotive sector, and optimized global delivery systems. This tr...
The chairman of SAS (Semiconductor Assembly and Streets) outlined the challenges ahead for Taiwan and US industries. New strategies focusing on wafer production and green energy development were announced, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation a...
Inventec is reportedly taking on a larger role in the manufacturing of AI servers based on Google's TPUs. This strategic move could strengthen Inventec's position in the growing market for AI hardware.
QCT aims to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence supply chain. The company is reportedly developing a full-spectrum server strategy to compete in the market, vertically integrating its solutions. The goal is to offer a more comprehe...
AMD has released ROCm 7.2, a significant update to its open-source GPU compute stack. The new version extends support to more Radeon graphics cards and introduces ROCm Optiq, expanding the platform's capabilities for developers.
The prestigious AI conference NeurIPS is facing a growing problem: the presence of "hallucinated" citations within scientific papers. Startup GPTZero has highlighted how, in the age of AI-generated content, even the most authoritative venues risk pub...
The new PyTorch 2.10 release introduces significant improvements in performance and tools for numerical debugging. Key features include experimental support for Python 3.14, reduced latency thanks to combo-kernels, and new APIs for handling ragged se...
A researcher fine-tuned the Qwen3-14B language model using 10,000 DeepSeek traces, achieving a 20% performance increase on a custom security benchmark. This demonstrates how fine-tuning smaller models with specific datasets can be a viable and more c...
Anthropic has introduced a new constitution for Claude, its flagship language model. This update aims to improve the model's alignment with human values and make it safer and more effective in its applications. The initiative represents a crucial ste...
YouTube is introducing a feature that will allow content creators to make Shorts using AI versions of themselves. Viewers might soon see AI avatars of their favorite YouTubers while scrolling through Shorts feeds.
Adobe is integrating artificial intelligence tools into Acrobat, offering new features such as automatic podcast summary generation, presentation creation, and file editing via text prompts. The goal is to simplify and speed up user workflows.
Large language models (LLMs) continue to be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks, a technique that tricks AI into performing unauthorized actions. The difficulty lies in their inability to understand context as a human would, making them susceptibl...
AI cost efficiency clashes with data sovereignty, forcing companies to rethink their risk frameworks. The case of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, raises concerns about data sharing with state intelligence services. This requires stricter governance, espe...
Unimicron and Nan Ya anticipate increased profits for December 2025, driven by strong demand for PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) fueled by the artificial intelligence sector. This increase underscores the crucial role of PCB manufacturers in the rapidl...
A new report highlights the stark differences in the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence across countries. New strategic initiatives are outlined to help nations maximize the productivity gains from AI. The goal is to bridge the existing gap...
The Davos 2026 Forum will feature artificial intelligence as a key topic. Global leaders will discuss crucial issues such as the necessary computing power, the control of algorithms, and the ethical and social implications arising from its developmen...
Compass-Embedding v4, a high-efficiency multilingual embedding framework optimized for Southeast Asian e-commerce, has been introduced. It addresses the challenges of data scarcity, noisy supervision, and production constraints. It introduces Class-A...
oToBrite Electronics is expanding its full-domain visual AI solutions. The company's automotive-grade cameras are entering the unmanned vehicle and robotics markets, opening new application and growth opportunities.
OpenAI has begun deploying an age prediction model for its ChatGPT users. The goal is to filter access to sensitive or potentially harmful content for underage users. This initiative could unlock new monetization opportunities by restricting access b...
Mozilla is now offering native RPM packages of Firefox Nightly for Linux distributions in the Red Hat and SUSE families. This provides users with more installation options to try out the latest features of the open-source browser.
Texas-based Noveon Magnetics has raised $215 million to expand its U.S. operations. The investment aims to improve American access to rare-earth magnets, essential for HDD production and crucial for reducing reliance on China. An estimated $630 milli...
Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in the enterprise technology world. But are AI PCs really that widespread? An analysis of the role of computing power (TOPS) in the adoption of AI PCs in the enterprise and whether this parameter is the ...
Two vulnerabilities in the popular open-source AI framework Chainlit put major enterprises' cloud environments at risk. According to Zafran, the flaws are easy to exploit and could lead to data leaks or full system takeover. It is recommended to upda...
Indian startup Emergent, specializing in "vibe-coding", has announced a $70 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $300 million. Investors include SoftBank and Khosla Ventures. The company aims to achieve an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of ...
A Reddit post highlights the surprising capabilities of language models running locally with LocalLLaMA. The discussion emphasizes how these models, while running on consumer hardware, demonstrate a context understanding and responsiveness that often...
Z.ai has introduced GLM-4.7-Flash, a 30B MoE model designed for local inference. Optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and chat, the model boasts high performance with only 3.6B active parameters and supports a 200K token context. GLM-4.7-Flash ex...
Belgian business software company Odoo has reached a fresh milestone, exceeding €7 billion valuation. Growth investor General Atlantic has increased its stake in the firm, buying additional shares from Wallonie Entreprendre. This move isn’t a typical...
Elon Musk has confirmed the restart of the Dojo supercomputer project. This renewed focus is due to advancements in the design of the AI5 chip, entirely developed in-house. Dojo will be the first Tesla supercomputer to feature all in-house hardware, ...
UK MPs are urging financial regulators to conduct thorough stress tests. The goal is to prepare businesses for market shocks triggered by artificial intelligence. The crucial issue of assigning responsibility for automated decisions remains unresolve...
EIT Food's Straight2Market program facilitates the entry of agrifood startups into the European market by directly connecting them with major retailers. The initiative offers financial support, market testing, and experimentation opportunities for in...
While the debate on chip relocation rages on in the US, Taiwan is ramping up its semiconductor research efforts. The island aims to consolidate its leading position in the sector, which is crucial for global technological innovation and the supply of...
The UK government has delayed the release of its digital roadmap, a plan intended to save up to £45 billion by modernizing public sector IT. The delays raise concerns about the feasibility of achieving these savings.
Elon Musk is preparing to launch a knowledge platform, directly competing with Wikipedia. The move comes as Wikipedia intensifies its data and artificial intelligence partnerships, opening new perspectives for accessing and using online information.
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) designers are investing in new algorithms to fuel the next wave of industry growth. The goal is to improve efficiency and innovation in chip design, in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving market.
Economic growth driven by Taiwan's IT sector is helping to ease concerns about a potential bubble in the field of artificial intelligence. The island's key role in the production of semiconductors and advanced hardware components supports the expansi...
Official support for GLM 4.7 Flash has been merged into llama.cpp. This integration, reported on Reddit, allows developers to leverage the capabilities of GLM 4.7 Flash within the llama.cpp environment, opening up new possibilities for inference and ...
A user wonders about the possible uses of small language models like Gemma 3:1b. These models, while running on less powerful hardware, open up interesting scenarios. It remains to be seen whether they are suitable for basic tasks or simple calculati...
Eric Demers, a key figure in the development of Radeon and Adreno GPUs, leaves Qualcomm after 14 years to join Intel. This move represents a significant reinforcement for Intel's team, led by Lip-Bu Tan, in the dedicated graphics card sector.
The Isle of Man Government has launched its National AI Office (NAIO), backed by a £1 million investment. The aim is to coordinate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the island, supporting businesses and the public sector. The...
Belfast-based sports technology company TeamFeePay has completed a £9 million equity funding round to support expansion into new markets and planned recruitment. The round was led by investments from YFM Equity Partners and the Investment Fund for No...
Proposed patches to the Linux kernel introduce an SPDX SBOM Generation Tool. The goal is to increase the transparency of software components, improve vulnerability management, ensure license compliance, and secure the software supply chain.
Taiwanese giant TSMC anticipates strong expansion of its 2nm production starting in 2026, backed by substantial investments and the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in both Taiwan and the United States. This strategic move aims to solidify...
Taiwan is positioning itself as a key player in the robotics sector, particularly in the development of humanoids. The island aims to leverage its technological and industrial expertise to compete in this growing market, with a focus on applications ...
