The Trump administration is preparing to extend US technology restrictions deeper into the artificial intelligence supply chain, with the Federal Communications Commission considering a ban on new Chinese-made optical transceiver models used in data centers.

All-photonic networks (APN) are emerging as critical infrastructure for 6G, AI computing and smart cities. Nvidia's plan to expand its AI footprint in the US underscores why dark fiber is essential for distributed AI computing centers, according to Chau-Lyan Chang, director general of Taiwan's National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC).

Mitsubishi Electric is establishing a cooling-equipment production company in Ohio, joining Daikin Industries in bringing manufacturing closer to US data center customers as delivery times, tariffs and local service become more important competitive factors.

Foxconn reported consolidated revenue of NT$946.51 billion (approx. US$29.37 billion) for July 2026, up 15.18% from the previous month and 54.19% from a year earlier. The result marked a record monthly high and the first time the group's revenue exceeded NT$900 billion. In US dollar terms, July revenue rose about 13.6% month on month and 43.1% year on year.

Infineon said demand for its AI data center power semiconductors continues to exceed available supply, prompting leading customers to sign multi-year capacity reservation agreements that give the chipmaker greater visibility while securing future supply for hyperscale AI deployments.