Apple has demonstrated that large language models (LLMs) can accurately identify user activities by integrating textual audio and motion data without accessing raw audio. This multimodal approach opens new possibilities for health monitoring and smart fitness applications.

Taiwan's cloud software provider PenPower Technology reported strong momentum for its flagship product Asteroom during an investor briefing on November 25, 2025, revealing that the 3D appraisal and inspection data collection platform now holds an estimated 30% to 50% share of the US new appraisal segment.

Google has been on a streak of breakthroughs in AI. Gemini 3 has been outperforming major AI models, while it has also received strong engineering feedback on Antigravity. Its already fast-rising TPU business is now seeing another major development: Google is reportedly in discussions with Meta about potentially deploying TPUs in Meta's data centers. This is fundamentally different from Google providing TPU computing services to Apple or Anthropic in the past.

Cybersecurity provider SailPoint released its annual Horizons of Identity Security report on November 20, which noted that identity security now offers the highest return on investment (ROI) among all cybersecurity domains. However, 63% of enterprises are still in the early stages of transition and remain largely dependent on manual audits and fragmented account management, which limits their ability to tackle increasingly complex cyber threats.

At Samsung Technology Conference (STC 2025), the latest research findings in AI agents, communications, healthcare, and cybersecurity were showcased. Security, intelligent software, robotics, and open-source ecosystems were identified as four key fields that will guide AI transformation.

Cybersecurity solutions provider SailPoint recently released a report, "The Horizons of Identity Security, 2025-2026," revealing the current state of identity security among global enterprises. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region shows a polarized development pattern: over half of the surveyed companies are still in early stages while the proportion of highly mature firms surpasses Europe and matches North America.

India's efforts to build large language models (LLMs) for its diverse linguistic landscape are accelerating, driven by community-led data collection, academic research, and government-backed AI initiatives. With more than 1,600 languages and dialects spoken across the country, developers say the lack of high-quality digital data — especially for low-resource languages — is one of the biggest obstacles to creating AI systems that work for Indian users.

Qualcomm announced the winners of the 7th Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge (QITC) on November 21. First place went to MoBagel, which provides high-efficiency, energy-saving, enterprise-level artificial intelligence (AI) agent solutions. Second place was awarded to Moovo, noted for its performance in smart city applications and global electric bike (e-bike) rental services. Third place went to Paia Technology, which focuses on AI education.

Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Alphabet Inc. have sharply increased capex on artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, leading to depleted cash reserves and rising debt levels, according to The Wall Street Journal. This trend is shifting their financial models toward those typical of capital-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing.

The European Commission (EC) has introduced the Digital Omnibus package, a set of proposals intended to harmonize and update key digital laws across the EU. According to Bloomberg, Reuters, and Deutsche Welle (DW), the initiative postpones the enforcement deadline for high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) rules under the AI Act from August 2026 to December 2027, affecting multiple sectors, including biometric identification, healthcare, and law enforcement.

Google officially opened a new office in Taipei's Shilin District on November 20, marking its largest AI infrastructure, hardware research, and development center outside its headquarters in the US. According to Google Cloud Platford R&D General Manager Greg Moore, the company aims to leverage Taiwan's comprehensive supply chain and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate project development cycles by up to 40%.

Cloud and customer service provider Grandsys held a pre-IPO performance presentation on November 19, with plans to list on the over-the-counter market by mid-December. MetaAge, a company in the Qisda group, currently holds a 40.15% stake in Grandsys, which serves clients across finance, insurance, telecom, aviation, retail, and high-tech manufacturing sectors.

After months of negotiations, the US has approved the export of up to 70,000 advanced AI chips to Emirati firm G42 and Saudi Arabia's Humain, marking a major milestone for both Gulf nations as they ramp up their AI capabilities. Each company will receive computing power equivalent to 35,000 Nvidia GB300 processors. These chips are part of Nvidia's Blackwell series and arguably the most advanced AI chips currently available. The exports are contingent on strict security measures and reporting requirements, including provisions designed to prevent diversion to foreign adversaries or Chinese technology.

Health2Sync, a digital therapeutics (DTx) platform specializing in diabetes care, announced on November 18 that it will officially list on the Taipei Exchange's Emerging Stock Board, marking its entry into the local capital market.

Oppo is ramping up efforts to enhance the global competitiveness of its mobile devices by concentrating not only on hardware research and development but also on optimizing its operating system. The company aims to improve user experience through smoother software control and seamless connectivity, seeking to strengthen the software quality that underpins its smartphones. By prioritizing high-quality software, Oppo hopes to further distinguish itself from rivals in the crowded smartphone market.

Rising demand for enterprise IT equipment upgrades and cybersecurity has boosted the order intake of system integrators, including HPI Corp, which announced a pre-listing performance briefing for June 18, 2025. The company reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$530 million (US$17.31 million), with a gross margin of 15.34%, up 2.23% year-on-year. Net profit after tax reached NT$27.93 million, a 1.13% increase compared to a year ago.

Three AI giants have formed a strategic partnership that will once again reshape the AI industry. Announced just before Microsoft Ignite 2025, Microsoft and Nvidia have committed to investing US$5 billion and US$10 billion, respectively, into Anthropic. In turn, Anthropic will purchase US$30 billion in computing capacity on Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform. This deal will deepen Microsoft's shift toward a multi-model strategy, strengthen Nvidia's competitiveness against rival OpenAI, and provide Anthropic with the computing scale needed to leverage next-generation AI systems.

Anthropic, an AI startup, has disclosed that a hacker group supported by the Chinese government has exploited its Claude Code tool to automate cyberattacks on a large scale, reportedly lowering the costs of mass attacks. The company's findings come after detecting unusual activity in September and conducting a 10-day investigation that involved blocking accounts, notifying affected organizations, and reporting details to authorities.

Amid accelerating consolidation in the global artificial intelligence of things (AIoT), smart manufacturing, and industrial control markets, the supply value chain is shifting from pure hardware manufacturing to integrated hardware-software solutions and comprehensive service offerings. Ennoconn chairman Fu-chuan Chu stated during the company's earnings call on November 14, 2025, that with the global localization of supply chains, and as the company's internal organization, products, and technologies are successfully restructured and its overseas deployments gradually take shape, the company expects operations in 2026 will be significantly stronger and show a higher growth trajectory compared to 2025.

South Korea-based JL Standard showcased its AI-driven video services for memorials, events, and digital content at the 2025 Pangyo Global Media Meet-Up. The presentation at Pangyo Techno Valley's startup campus highlighted the district's growing role as a launchpad for AI applications targeting niche markets across Asia.

Korean startup Jably detailed its AI-driven recruitment and visa-management platform, K-tag, during the 2025 Pangyo Global Media Meet-Up, positioning the service as a data-centric solution to rising global talent demand in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The platform, launched in September 2024, generated US$770,000 in revenue within its first four months.

Alibaba has been accused by the US government of providing data and technical support to China's military, posing a threat to American national security. Both Alibaba and the Chinese Embassy in Washington have strongly denied these allegations, criticizing the US for lacking evidence.

Apple and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to lower Apple's revenue share on WeChat mini games and mini programs to around 15%, with Apple handling payments for the platform going forward. This development could resolve a protracted dispute over WeChat mini programs on iOS devices and represents a significant milestone in China's tech industry negotiations with Apple.