Concerns about a possible artificial intelligence (AI) investment bubble have emerged in the US technology sector, with Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging the risk while supporting aggressive spending to avoid missing out on AI's transformative potential. Zuckerberg made these remarks during a recent podcast, as reported by Business Insider and Fortune.

Yejin Choi of Stanford University addressed the United Nations Security Council on September 24, advocating for a global artificial intelligence development strategy that moves beyond dominance by a few corporations and large-scale models reliant on extensive data and computational power. Her remarks aimed to encourage diversification toward smaller-scale AI systems that better represent varied languages, cultures, and values.

As the global market enters the fourth quarter of 2025, strong new product shipments are catalyzing growth across the optical manufacturing industry. Key suppliers along the optical supply chain are reporting significant revenue gains, reflecting broader trends in smartphone, robotics, and digital imaging sectors.

Qualcomm is set to officially launch its new PC chip series, Snapdragon X2 Elite, in 2025. To offer customers higher performance options, Qualcomm has developed the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, which not only boosts the CPU's maximum core frequency to an ultra-high 5GHz but also increases the NPU's computing power to 80TOPS. With this level of processing capability, the chip can reliably run various types of AI applications at the edge.

In the humanoid robot competition, the US and China stand out as the two leading forces. Jonathan Hurst, co-founder of US-based humanoid robotics startup Agility Robotics, recently shared his views on the rapid advancements of Chinese humanoid robots.

Techman Robot, a subsidiary of Quanta, was listed and began trading on September 26, 2025. The company focuses on developing three core technology areas: AI, vision, and robotics, integrating them into a "brain, eye, hand" product strategy. It emphasizes three core values—smart, simple, and safe—aiming to make robots the most flexible partners in human work.

Schneider Electric and Nvidia have announced a global strategic partnership to advance the development of infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence workloads. The collaboration was unveiled at the Nvidia GTC conference in Paris.

Vietnam is solidifying its position as a major hub for South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) industry, driven by government digitization initiatives and a large, skilled science and technology workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online services, further strengthening ties between the two countries in digital sectors. However, success in Vietnam requires adaptation to local language, culture, and business practices, while intellectual property rights and data protection remain sensitive issues.

A serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Wi-Fi configuration interface of several Unitree robots could allow attackers to gain root-level control, researchers disclosed on September 20, 2025. The exploit, dubbed UniPwn, affects Unitree's Go2 and B2 quadrupeds, as well as G1 and H1 humanoids. Because the flaw operates over wireless connections, it is "wormable," meaning an infected robot could automatically compromise others within BLE range, creating a self-propagating robot botnet.

Jonathan Hurst, co-founder of the US-based humanoid robotics startup Agility Robotics, recently made a brief visit to Taiwan. During his trip, he met with optical manufacturer Ability to discuss future collaboration opportunities and held his first media briefing in Taiwan to share insights on humanoid robot development and potential partnerships with Taiwan's supply chain.