China's AI-generated short-drama market is expanding rapidly, with surging content production and viewership making the sector an increasingly significant source of demand for AI computing resources.

SoftBank Group (SBG) has denied SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's claim on X that the company defaulted after ordering turbines, while saying its AI infrastructure plans remain on track. However, SBG recorded a JPY597.2 billion (US$3.73 billion) loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (July–September 2026) after reviewing purchases of power-generation equipment for US data centers, though it said the loss was unrelated to Project Stargate Ohio.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned Samsung Electronics executives that AI memory demand could fluctuate in the short term, with the market potentially counting the same demand more than once. He nevertheless expects long-term AI demand to surge, creating shortages of chips and data centers and underscoring the need for greater supply chain investment.

Kwang-Hwa Electronic reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.315 billion in the third quarter of 2026, down 2.78% quarter-on-quarter and 3.01% year-on-year. Gross profit was NT$324 million, up 8.61% quarter-on-quarter but down 9.07% year-on-year. Supported by foreign-exchange gains, the company swung to a net profit attributable to its parent of NT$1.98 million, or NT$0.03 per share.

Meta Platforms' longtime infrastructure chief Santosh Janardhan will leave after the end of 1Q27, with former Amazon Web Services (AWS) vice president Dave Brown set to succeed him. The leadership transition comes as Meta accelerates its AI strategy and expands data centers and in-house chip development.

The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) released its first industry white paper in 78 years on November 11, proposing a "Taiwan+N" global expansion strategy centred on overseas technology parks, supply chain integration and stronger domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Samsung Group and Hyundai are deepening their strategic partnership, exploring opportunities in robotics, energy and physical AI alongside existing cooperation in automotive semiconductors, batteries and displays. More than 100 senior executives from the two conglomerates met in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea, on November 9 to map out collaboration in future mobility and industrial applications.

Chinese AI models have taken a dominant position as demand for open-source models grows among US businesses. According to the "2026: The State of Enterprise AI" report released in early November by US venture capital firm Menlo Ventures, Chinese models accounted for 89% of US corporate spending on open-source AI models.

As demand for AI computing expands across industries and applications, chipmakers are seeking opportunities beyond conventional data centers, extending into enterprise deployments and personal devices. At the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2026, Intel China showcased three AI computing solutions: green computing pods for large data centers and enterprise campuses, integrated AI inference systems for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and AI Agent PCs for individual users.

Industrial computer (IPC) maker DFI reported higher revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching NT$1.29 (US$0.039), up sharply from NT$0.66 in the same period of 2025. The company is focusing on industrial automation, semiconductors and industrial equipment, and mission-critical applications as it expands from boards to systems and scales industrial edge AI deployments.

At the opening panel of electronica 2026 in Munich on November 10, industry leaders agreed that the primary bottleneck in artificial intelligence is shifting from computing power to energy delivery. Panelists warned that power semiconductors are quickly becoming the tech sector's next critical supply chain gap as AI data centers scale to hundreds of megawatts, or even gigawatts, straining grids and power delivery architectures never built for such concentrated loads.