Microsoft's headquarters has reportedly instructed the head of its China division to require its Chinese AI developers to either relocate to countries such as the United States and Australia or opt for resignation.
Following reports of Apple's withdrawal from the development of self-driving electric vehicles, Samsung Electronics is reportedly discontinuing its preliminary research on software algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The company will shift its focus to research and development in robotics due to uncertain commercialization prospects for self-driving technology.
To maintain its leading position in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nvidia has mastered its CUDA software, constantly emphasized its affiliation with Taiwan and TSMC, and has even secured strong connections with the server supply chain in practice.
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BRI) and Hi Cloud Indonesia, a cloud service provider (CSP). The collaboration aims to drive innovation in BRI's banking services by leveraging technology, with a specific goal to enhance customer service and transaction experiences.
Beijing-based startup 01.AI, founded by AI pioneer Kai-Fu Lee has officially rolled out its free AI one-stop platform "Wanzhi" tailored for the Chinese market.
To sustain its chip design capabilities, Taiwan must advance its development of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for 3D Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI) and explore next-generation EDA solutions. However, the dominance of companies like Synopsys and Cadence in the EDA market, along with the trend of emerging startups being swiftly acquired by them, raises questions about Taiwan's potential for EDA autonomy.
In the past six months, Southeast Asia has become a focal point for CEOs of prominent tech companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, attracting a growing number of enterprises to explore its digital market.
As tech giants race to maintain their edge in the AI competition, reports have emerged from current and former employees alleging widespread mismanagement issues within these companies.
As the AI and HPC markets develop, high-performance computing is rapidly growing, driving the demand for high-speed transmission. Naturally, the complexity of chip design has also increased significantly, and communication between chips is a key factor in processing speed.
According to Kai-Fu Lee, former head of Google China, the performance gap between the large-language models developed by Chinese and US firms is closing fast.
KPMG Taiwan released the latest Global Venture Capital Analysis report on May 9, saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups are the apple in the eyes of venture capitalists worldwide.
In a recent move aimed at bolstering national security measures, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 37 People's Republic of China (PRC) entities to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What is noteworthy is that quantum technology is specifically mentioned for 22 newly added to the Entity List.
Micron Technology has announced the availability of the Crucial series LPCAMM2, an innovative form factor for next-generation notebook memory that incorporates LPDDR5X mobile memory to enhance the performance of notebooks intended for professionals and creators.
The US must undertake a "full-time surge" to combat the rise in cyberattacks that are undermining US national security, the recently departed head of the National Security Agency said in an interview.
Toyota Motor reported hefty profit growth for the past fiscal year ending March 2024, thanks to booming hybrid EV sales and a weaker Japanese Yen. The automaker said it plans to invest JPY2 trillion (US$13.79 billion) in its suppliers, growing the EV lineup and developing Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV).
The European Parliament made a significant announcement on March 13, 2024, declaring the passage of the "AI Act," set to be implemented in phases beginning in mid-2025.
Business Finland, the government organization for innovation funding and trade, travel, and investment promotion, has recently brought some of the country's leading quantum technology companies and research organizations to Taiwan.
During the 2024 World Governments Summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang championed the concept of Sovereign AI, advocating for nations worldwide to establish their own national AI infrastructure.
Malaysia's Johor state has emerged as a main hub for data center construction in the country, attributed to its proximity to Singapore, relatively, inexpensive land, water, and electricity resources, and the ongoing China-US trade conflicts, all of which are attracting more multinational corporations to establish operations there.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded his Southeast Asia tour, during which he visited Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, and met with government leaders. From Nadella's itinerary and Microsoft's announcements, it can be observed that Microsoft is bullish on the development potential of AI in Southeast Asia and is accelerating local data center infrastructure construction and digital talent cultivation.
