Chroma ATE Inc. successfully concluded the 3rd Chroma Paper Award on March 19, marking another milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to industry-academia collaboration. Organized in partnership with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech), the Chroma Paper Award provides an exchange platform that accelerates the translation of research into real-world applications, fostering innovation and the cultivation of key talent.As high-performance computing (HPC) and AI applications continue to advance rapidly, demand for test and measurement technologies is rising across AI chips, HPC, and data centers. In this era of lightning-fast iteration, testing and validation have become critical enablers of system performance and reliability. With long-standing expertise in this field, Chroma has built comprehensive AI-related testing capabilities spanning the four core pillars of AI infrastructure: compute and data processing, cooling and thermal management, high-speed communications and data transmission, and power and energy management. Through its test and validation solutions, Chroma helps ensure the performance, stability, and reliability of AI systems, playing a vital enabling role across the AI value chain.Aligned with Chroma's core technology development priorities, this year's competition featured two main categories: Power Electronics-Related Technologies and Semiconductor Testing-Related Technologies. Each category included a Top Prize (NT$200,000), Excellence Prize (NT$100,000), and Merit Prize (NT$20,000), with total prize funding reaching nearly NT$1.5 million. A total of 101 papers were submitted. Following a multi-stage evaluation process comprising preliminary, secondary, and final reviews, the judging committee selected outstanding research projects distinguished by both technical innovation and strong potential for industrial application.In the Power Electronics-Related Technologies category, the Top Prize was awarded to a team from Taiwan Tech for the project "Development of a High Power Density Power Module for AI Server Applications." Supervised by Associate Professor Yu-Chen Liu and completed by student Yu-Jun Li, the project directly addresses the growing need for high-efficiency, high-power-density power systems in AI data centers.In the Semiconductor Testing-Related Technologies category, the Top Prize went to a team from National Taiwan University for the project "A Novel Full-Chip Afterpulsing Evaluation Technique for 116 x 160 Ge-on-Si SPAD Array." Supervised by Professor Chao-Hsin Wu and jointly completed by students Jia-Zhen Cai, Ren-Hong Zhang, and Qi'en Chen, the research presents innovative achievements in advanced sensing and semiconductor testing technologies.Following the award ceremony, Chroma invited finalist teams into its R&D labs and testing facilities to see firsthand how research outcomes are transformed into real systems and industrial applications. The visit further strengthened ties between academia and industry.As the AI era continues to evolve at speed, test and measurement serves not only as a gatekeeper of quality but also as a key engine of innovation. Looking ahead, Chroma will continue to deepen its engagement with the global academic community through the Chroma Paper Award and a range of industry-academia collaboration initiatives, building an open and impactful platform that advances key technologies and sustains innovation momentum across the industry.For the full list of award winners, please visit the official Chroma Paper Award website.President Jia-Yush Yen of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology delivers remarks. Credit: ChromaCredit: ChromaFinalist students pose for a group photo with Chroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang (left) poses with the Top Prize-winning student Yu-Jun Li. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang (left) poses with the Top Prize-winning student Jia-Zhen Cai. Credit: ChromaFinalist teams visit Chroma headquarters. Credit: ChromaGroup photo at the 3rd Chroma Paper Award ceremony and banquet. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang delivers remarks. Credit: ChromaChroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying delivers remarks. Credit: Chroma

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has significantly enhanced the efficiency of content creation and dissemination. At the same time, it has accelerated the proliferation of misinformation, manipulated content, and digital fraud, posing increasing challenges to democratic governance, social stability, and the integrity of digital trust and information ecosystems. In this context, achieving a balance between technological innovation and risk governance, while strengthening a trusted information environment, has become a key priority for both government and industry in Taiwan.Concurrently, the global expansion of virtual asset investment has prompted jurisdictions worldwide to strengthen regulatory frameworks governing digital asset transactions. Despite these efforts, fraudulent activities involving virtual assets continue to evolve in both scale and complexity. Malicious actors frequently exploit nominee accounts to conduct layered money laundering schemes, resulting in delayed fraud detection and challenges in asset recovery. Conventional approaches -including static blacklists and rule-based controls-are increasingly insufficient to address these evolving threats. As a result, the development of highly interpretable, AI-enabled early warning mechanisms to support timely risk identification and mitigation has emerged as a critical focus for both policymakers and industry.Against this backdrop, Team Bibi Lab, comprising students from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), was awarded top honors in the "Virtual Asset Transaction Security" category-sponsored by BitoPro, a cryptocurrency exchange under BitoGroup-at the "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon." Their project, "AI Anti-Fraud Guardian for Virtual Currency Transactions," demonstrated a high degree of technical innovation and real-world applicability, earning strong recognition from the judging panel.Team Bibi Lab extracted 140 features across 18 categories from KYC, fiat currency, and cryptocurrency transaction data provided by BitoPro. At the core of their approach is an innovative "three-layer risk tracking mechanism," which analyzes shared wallets, shared IP addresses, and indirectly connected users to trace how risk propagates through the transaction network-forming one of the system's most critical signal sources.To ensure high interpretability and support compliance requirements, the team deliberately avoided complex ensemble models that could obscure decision logic. Instead, they adopted LightGBM combined with Focal Loss, enabling the model to focus on hard-to-detect minority cases and effectively address severe data imbalance.In addition, the team constructed a network graph of internal transfers, shared wallets, and common IP addresses using NetworkX. By applying algorithms such as PageRank and community detection, they identified critical relay nodes within fund flows, further strengthening the system's ability to uncover hidden fraud patterns.The competition was powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), whose cloud infrastructure enabled Team Bibi Lab to build a comprehensive AI-driven anti-fraud system. Their solution features a four-layer interpretability architecture: "Continuous Risk Scoring and Tiering," which classifies users into four risk levels from low to extremely high; "Feature Deviation Analysis," which visualizes how user behavior diverges from baseline norms; "Rule-Based Interpretation," which generates automated textual explanations; and an "AI Risk Diagnosis Report," which leverages the Claude 3.5 Haiku on Amazon Bedrock to generate professional compliance analysis reports.The system is built on a robust AWS cloud stack. The solution is deployed on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with raw data and feature matrices stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), and AWS Glue handling ETL and feature engineering. AWS Lambda supports batch risk scoring, while AWS Step Functions orchestrates the end-to-end workflow. For high-risk cases, Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) sends real-time alerts to compliance teams, and Amazon CloudWatch ensures system monitoring and alerting-demonstrating the breadth and scalability of AWS cloud services in supporting advanced AI application development.Team Bibi Lab noted that, despite their background in AI development, they had no prior experience with AWS cloud services. Prior to the competition, AWS organized a series of technical workshops-covering AI applications and enterprise data-enabling the team to quickly build proficiency with relevant tools and services.With guidance from BitoPro mentors and industry experts, the team deepened its understanding of cryptocurrency operations. They also incorporated key design principles-including "auditability for compliance personnel" and "automated risk alerting" -into their solution, ultimately delivering a practical, deployable anti-fraud system that contributes to a more resilient and trustworthy digital financial ecosystem.

SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it received the Corporate Innovation Award at the '2026 IEEE1 Honors Ceremony' held in New York on the 24th (local time).IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Established more than a century ago, the IEEE Awards Program recognizes individuals and teams whose innovations have advanced technology and improved the human condition.The IEEE Corporation Innovation Award, part of the Recognitions category, has been presented since 1986 to companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of industry and society through innovative technology. This marks the first time SK hynix has received this honor.SK hynix attributed the honor to its contribution to the global AI computing ecosystem by ensuring the stable mass production of all High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) generations. Looking ahead, the company aims to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the global AI market by providing memory solutions that are critical to overcoming the performance limitations of AI platforms.The recognition highlights SK hynix's achievements in driving the expansion of AI computing through HBM innovation and application. Central to this success was the company's ability to preemptively offer innovative HBM solutions and respond timely to customer demands in the global AI market.Industry observers also credit this achievement to the strategic direction of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who has long emphasized securing long-term technological competitiveness. Under his leadership, the company has consistently expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with global Big Tech firms in the United States.Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), attended the ceremony as the company representative to accept the award."It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of our employees, who have tirelessly challenged the limits of technology," said Ahn. "By collaborating closely with our global customers and partners, we will stay ahead in creating the value the market demands and continue to be a premier company leading AI innovation."

In Taiwan, scams have evolved from isolated tactics into cross-channel, multi-step attack schemes. Most victims are aware of fraud; rather, they are often driven to make poor decisions under conditions of high pressure, limited information, and tight time constraints. Enabling individuals to access reliable risk assessments and timely guidance before taking critical actions has therefore become an urgent priority.At the same time, rapid advances in generative AI have accelerated the proliferation of sophisticated misinformation, deepfakes, and fraud schemes, posing growing threats to social trust and public safety. Strengthening information verification and risk mitigation through AI has thus emerged as a pressing global challenge.In the "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon," Team (1), formed by members from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, was awarded the "Excellent Award" in the "Fraud Identification and Prevention" category, sponsored by Gogolook, for its solution "FakeOff."Fraud tactics continue to evolve rapidly, often leveraging current events to lower public vigilance. For instance, during the tax filing season, deceptive SMS messages tend to surge. Traditional anti-fraud models, which rely heavily on historical datasets, often lack the ability to proactively detect newly emerging fraud patterns.Team (1) explained that "FakeOff" addresses this limitation through a continuous learning and data alignment mechanism. By leveraging web scraping technologies to monitor major news platforms, the system captures real-time events and applies AI to identify content that could potentially be exploited by malicious actors. This approach enables model training and deployment prior to the large-scale spread of fraudulent messages, thereby strengthening early-stage fraud prevention.The competition was powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing cloud infrastructure that enabled teams to build and deploy advanced AI solutions at scale. Team (1) utilized AWS infrastructure to build a comprehensive AI-driven anti-fraud system. The solution was deployed on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with large-scale fraud datasets and training data stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). It also leveraged Amazon Titan Text Embeddings V2 on Amazon Bedrock for efficient text vectorization, highlighting the breadth and scalability of AWS cloud services in supporting advanced AI application development.From a technical architecture perspective, "FakeOff" integrates the visual language model Claude Sonnet 4.6 to analyze screenshots and textual content. The system adopts a multi-agent collaborative framework built on Claude Haiku 4.5, in which a Function Calling Agent dynamically invokes fraud detection tools, blacklists, and number lookup APIs based on visual cues. A Conclusion Agent then consolidates these outputs to generate interpretable assessment reports and actionable prevention recommendations.To address the core challenge of fraudulent message detection, "FakeOff" incorporates a cross-model alignment and voting mechanism. By integrating leading large language models-including GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Llama 3 70B, Mistral, and Qwen3-30B-the system performs cross-validation to identify models that best capture the nuances of the Chinese language. It further enhances performance by localizing and training on global datasets, effectively addressing the limited availability of fraud-related data in Taiwan.The solution also adopts a continuous learning architecture, combining Amazon Titan Text Embeddings V2 for text vectorization with a neural network classifier. This design enables ongoing model refinement through real-world data and human feedback, ensuring sustained accuracy and adaptability in an evolving fraud landscape.To counter emerging fraud tactics, "FakeOff" autonomously scans recent news across multiple platforms to extract high-risk keywords, enabling early detection of new scam patterns without requiring full model retraining. This forward-looking technical approach was a key factor in earning strong recognition from the judging panel.Team (1) noted that, with on-site support from AWS Solution Architects and mentorship from Gogolook, the competition enabled the team to expand its perspective beyond purely technical development to encompass real-world application scenarios. The team also expressed its aspiration to contribute to fraud prevention and strengthen information security.

NewPower Worldwide today announced it was recognized by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at the HPE Operations Partner Summit 2026, receiving the Spares Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award for outstanding performance as a global supply chain partner.The award recognizes partners who deliver exceptional operational execution, responsiveness, and reliability in support of HPE's global supply chain customer base. NewPower Worldwide was selected for its ability to secure critical components, perform under pressure, and meet rigorous sourcing and fulfillment requirements in a rapidly changing market."We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our strong partnership with HPE and validates that our systems and processes are built to scale and adapt in the fast-paced market we serve together," said Carleton Dufoe, CEO of NewPower Worldwide.NewPower Worldwide supports complex global supply chains across OEMs, ODMs, and EMS providers through advanced component sourcing, inventory strategy, and risk？managed fulfillment. The company is known for executing under constraint, enabling continuity when availability is tight and conditions shift quickly. Its global operating model allows partners to respond faster, reduce exposure, and maintain performance across regions.The recognition was presented during the HPE Partner Summit 2026, which brings together top performing partners to recognize excellence in operational performance, collaboration, and customer impact.

The rapid growth of the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications sector, coupled with intensifying competition in next-generation communications technologies, is driving strong demand across the supply chain and reshaping the global space economy.Under a startup development program led by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), through its Commercialization and Industry Services Center, organized the "2026 Taiwan-UK-France Next-Generation Communications & Space Industry Delegation." From March 3 to 12, 2026, the delegation brought together over 11 Taiwanese space and communications startups, established companies, and industry representatives to London, Oxford, Toulouse, and Paris.During the visit, the delegation attended major industry events, including Space-Comm Expo and Paris Space Week, and engaged with key European stakeholders such as the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Eutelsat OneWeb, Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and CNES. These engagements enabled Taiwanese companies to establish linkages across the European space supply chain, from components to system integration.Building on the foundation established during its 2025 UK visit, ITRI further strengthened international collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Space South Central, a leading space cluster in southern England. The partnership focuses on advancing aerospace supply chain integration, promoting bilateral industry engagement, and supporting startup selection and international expansion. It also aims to establish a long-term Taiwan-UK collaboration platform for the space industry, reinforcing ITRI’s role in accelerating the global reach of Taiwan's SpaceTech startups.Expanding Opportunities at Space-Comm ExpoSpace-Comm Expo, one of Europe's leading commercial space exhibitions, was held from March 4 to 5, 2026, at ExCeL London, attracting over 250 companies and approximately 6,900 industry and academic professionals.The Taiwan Pavilion, "Taiwan Space," was prominently located at the center of the exhibition hall and served as a key engagement hub. On the opening day, a Taiwan-UK Cultural Exchange Tea Reception welcomed international partners, government representatives, and industry experts, fostering dialogue in a relaxed setting and drawing strong visitor interest.One-on-one meetings were arranged between the delegation and leading UK satellite companies, including BAE Systems and Filtronic, focusing on collaboration opportunities in the satellite component supply chain. Additional engagements were conducted with the Space Denmark delegation and companies affiliated with Space South Central, enhancing the visibility of Taiwanese startups in Europe and laying the groundwork for future partnerships.On March 5, ITRI convened the Taiwan-UK Space Industry Roundtable in collaboration with Satellite Applications Catapult (SA Catapult). CEO John Abbott delivered a keynote on UK satellite application market trends. The roundtable brought together representatives from ESA Business Incubation Centre, Airbus Launchpad, and Open Cosmos, facilitating direct engagement on technology applications and supply chain integration while strengthening prospects for international collaboration.Taiwan Pavilion Takes Center StageIn addition to facilitating direct engagement between the delegation and the UK space sector, ITRI hosted the "Taiwan Country Showcase" on the main stage of Space-Comm Expo on March 4, highlighting Taiwan's comprehensive space industry capabilities.The session was moderated by Jessi Fu, Manager of the Strategic Alliances & Marketing Department at ITRI's Startup Ecosystem & Incubation Division. Featured speakers included Julien Hennequin, Senior Business Development Manager at Tensor Tech; Henry Chen, Senior Manager at BaseTech; and Lloyd Jacob Lopez, Co-Founder of HEX20. Together, they presented a systematic overview of Taiwan's space industry, spanning from key components to system-level integration. The session attracted nearly 100 European industry participants and sparked lively on-site discussions, significantly enhancing the global visibility of Taiwan's space sector.On March 5, ITRI further organized the "Global Industry Showcase," a dedicated technology forum for Taiwanese startups. This session enabled delegation members to directly present their latest technological advancements to European industry stakeholders, covering forward-looking domains such as B5G/6G communications, satellite manufacturing, and space applications. The forum effectively demonstrated Taiwan's unique competitiveness and innovation capabilities within the global space industry.Harwell Campus, located on the outskirts of Oxford, is a key hub in the global space sector. Following the conclusion of Space-Comm Expo, ITRI arranged a visit on March 6 to the UK Satellite Applications Catapult, followed by a tour of RAL Space, the UK's national satellite testing facility. These visits provided delegation members with deeper insights into the UK's capabilities in satellite applications and testing and validation.An additional exchange session was held at the Magdrive Lab, where delegation members engaged with representatives from more than 10 UK space companies. The session further strengthened existing networks and facilitated follow-up discussions on potential collaborations and business opportunities.In addition, the delegation visited Eutelsat OneWeb in London's West End, where they held in-depth discussions with Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for APAC. The exchanges focused on exploring cross-border collaboration opportunities in low Earth orbit satellite communications, wireless communications, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.Toulouse Engagements Highlight France's Aerospace EcosystemFollowing the conclusion of Space-Comm Expo, ITRI organized the delegation’s visit to France from March 9 to 11. The group first traveled to Toulouse - widely recognized as France's "Silicon Valley" for aerospace and one of Europe's leading aerospace hubs - to engage with key players in the regional space industry ecosystem. During Paris Space Week 2026, the delegation also conducted business meetings with international buyers and investors from more than 150 companies across over 40 countries, expanding collaboration opportunities beyond those initiated at Space-Comm Expo.Upon arrival in France on March 9, ITRI arranged visits to satellite mission service provider Loft Orbital and nanosatellite manufacturer U-Space. In addition, a joint matchmaking and exchange session was organized with GIFAS (the French Aerospace Industries Association) and Aerospace Valley, facilitating technical exchanges and one-on-one business meetings between Taiwanese and French companies. These engagements enabled delegation members to explore multiple potential collaboration opportunities and establish follow-on business collaborations.On the following day, the delegation visited Thales Alenia Space, one of the world's leading satellite system manufacturers; Univity, a French startup; Eutelsat, a major low Earth orbit satellite communications operator based in Toulouse; and Airbus Defence and Space, Europe's largest space and defense systems provider. These visits provided valuable insights into the technological developments and supply chain requirements of major European system integrators. Direct engagement with key decision-makers also enabled in-depth discussions on product applications and partnership models, further strengthening the feasibility of Taiwanese companies entering international markets.During Paris Space Week 2026, ITRI continued to facilitate business matchmaking and engagement with global space industry stakeholders, supporting delegation members in expanding potential collaboration pipelines. Notably, prior to the main delegation itinerary, Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), together with ITRI, visited Station F - Europe's largest startup incubator - to proactively establish an international network for space startups and deepen connections between Taiwan and Europe's innovation ecosystems.Overall, the initiative effectively enabled Taiwanese companies to access the European supply chain, delivering tangible outcomes in business matchmaking, technology exchange, and brand visibility. The visit not only generated concrete orders and follow-up collaboration opportunities, but also provided deeper insights into the European space industry landscape, laying a solid foundation for long-term international partnerships.Strengthening Taiwan's Global Space PositionThe delegation included nine startups and SMEs from the TAcc+ program, along with two major industry associations, covering key areas such as satellite manufacturing, communication subsystems, ground equipment, payload applications, and system integration.The initiative resulted in multiple high-level business matchmaking engagements and the signing of the MOU with Space South Central, marking a significant milestone in advancing the internationalization of Taiwan's space industry.Looking ahead, ITRI will continue to build on its strengths in international engagement and delegation planning, aligned with the TAcc+ program, to follow up on collaboration opportunities generated during the visit. It will also actively attract high-potential European space startups to establish a presence in Taiwan, further enhancing the global competitiveness and long-term development of Taiwan’s space sector.TAcc+ hosted the Taiwan Country Showcase at Space-Comm Expo, highlighting Taiwan's space industry. Credit: ITRI

Tracking devices play a critical role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection across various industries. As IoT applications expand, the demand for energy-efficient solutions becomes increasingly important. This article explores the rise of battery-efficient tracking devices and their transformative impact on IoT ecosystems.Advancements in Tracking DevicesTracking devices first emerged with the advent of GPS technology, revolutionizing location-based services. Early applications were limited, but as the Internet of Things (IoT) grew, tracking devices expanded into sectors like logistics, agriculture, and personal safety, offering real-time monitoring.However, traditional devices faced challenges like short battery life and high maintenance costs. To address these issues, advancements in energy-efficient technologies, such as low-power wireless communication and optimized sensors, led to the development of battery-efficient models. These innovations have paved the way for longer-lasting and cost-effective tracking devices that are essential for the expanding IoT landscape.How Battery-Efficient Technology WorksBattery-efficient tracking devices use low-power wireless technologies like LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable long-range communication with minimal power consumption. Sleep modes, energy harvesting techniques (such as solar or kinetic energy), and ultra-low-power processors help extend battery life.Advances in sensor technology allow these devices to collect accurate data while consuming less energy. For example, a GPS trailer tracking uses these technologies to provide long-lasting performance to ensure reliable location tracking without frequent recharging. This makes it ideal for industries like logistics that require continuous monitoring with energy-efficient solutions.Impact on IndustriesBattery-efficient tracking devices have a significant impact across various industries:In logistics and fleet management, they reduce maintenance costs and extend tracking durations for vehicles.In agriculture, smart farming solutions leverage these devices to monitor livestock and machinery with minimal energy consumption.Personal safety benefits from wearable devices that track health and location, requiring less frequent charging.Additionally, the environmental impact of these devices is profound, as longer-lasting batteries help reduce waste and the environmental concerns associated with battery disposal.Benefits Over Traditional Tracking DevicesBattery-efficient tracking devices offer several key advantages over traditional models. Longer operational life is a major benefit, as these devices can run for months or even years on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharging or battery replacements. This is especially valuable in remote or hard-to-reach locations.Additionally, reduced maintenance requirements lower operational disruptions, as there’s less need for battery changes or regular maintenance. Lower operational costs are another advantage, with businesses saving on battery replacements and charging infrastructure.Lastly, increased accessibility and scalability enable businesses to deploy more devices across large-scale operations, such as fleet management or asset tracking, without incurring high costs. These benefits make battery-efficient tracking devices an essential solution for industries looking to optimize their IoT networks and reduce long-term costs while enhancing operational efficiency.EndnoteBattery-efficient tracking devices are playing an important role in making IoT systems more sustainable and practical. As technology continues to improve, these devices will become even more integrated into various industries, helping to streamline operations and reduce energy consumption. The ongoing development in this area promises a future where tracking solutions are efficient and cost-effective. 

 SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun mass production of the 192GB SOCAMM2, a next-generation memory module standard based on the 1cnm process (sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology) LPDDR5X low-power DRAM.SOCAMM2 is a module that adapts low-power memory – which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones – for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.SK hynix emphasized that the 1cnm based SOCAMM2 product that is now in mass production delivers more than double the bandwidth with over 75% improved power efficiency compared to conventional RDIMM, providing an optimized solution for high performance AI operations.In particular, the company noted that its SOCAMM2 products are designed for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.SK hynix expects the new SOCAMM2 product will fundamentally resolve the memory bottlenecks encountered during the training and inference of large language model (LLM) with hundreds of billions of parameters, thereby playing a pivotal role in dramatically accelerating the processing speed of the overall system.The company stated that with the AI market shifting focus from inference to training, SOCAMM2 is gaining significant attention as a next-generation memory solution capable of operating LLMs with low power consumption. To meet the demands of its global Cloud Service Provider (CSP) customers, SK hynix has not only been providing a supply portfolio, but also stabilized its mass production system early on."By supplying the 192GB SOCAMM2, SK hynix has established a new standard for AI memory performance" Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra (CMO, Chief Marketing Officer) at SK hynix said. "We will solidify our position as the most trusted AI memory solution provider, through close collaboration with our global AI customers."SK hynix 192GB SOCAMM2, high-bandwidth and power-efficient. Credit: SK hynix 

The rapid proliferation of generative AI, coupled with increasingly sophisticated fraud and disinformation tactics, has made technology-driven risk mitigation and information verification a global priority. Organized by DIGITIMES and co-organized by Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC), the hackathon brought together developers to address these challenges through an "AI against AI" approach.Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the event also featured BitoPro, a cryptocurrency exchange under BitoGroup, and Gogolook, a TrustTech company, as challenge providers. Participants leveraged advanced AI tools to tackle critical societal issues, including fraud prevention for the elderly and virtual currency transaction security, translating innovative concepts into practical and scalable solutions.Fraud Prevention Elevated to National Security Priority: Government Strengthens Cross-Agency CollaborationDuring the awards ceremony, Tsai Yen-ming, Deputy Commissioner of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) under Taiwan's National Police Agency (NPA), emphasized that fraud has evolved from isolated criminal incidents into a complex and systemic threat-undermining social trust, disrupting financial order, and even posing risks to national security.To address these challenges, the CIB has established a Technology Crime Prevention Center to strengthen technology-driven investigative capabilities and talent development, alongside a Fraud Prevention Center that integrates cross-ministerial resources coordinated by the Executive Yuan to enhance overall anti-fraud capacity. Tsai noted that the competition's focus on fraud prevention and virtual currency transaction security has already demonstrated strong potential for real-world implementation. He expressed optimism about deepening collaboration with private-sector teams to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven anti-fraud technologies within the public sector.Empowering the Next Generation of Tech TalentThe hackathon attracted a diverse group of young developers from universities across Taiwan. During the event, Colley Huang, Chairman of DIGITIMES and IC Radio, encouraged participants to identify their roles and create value amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape. He noted that today's generation faces both challenges and opportunities shaped by the convergence of AI, semiconductors, and geopolitics. Early engagement with emerging technologies and the cultivation of differentiated capabilities, he said, will be essential for building long-term competitiveness.AWS Provides Cloud Infrastructure and AI Tools to Enhance Solution FeasibilityTo enhance the feasibility of the proposed solutions, AWS provided a comprehensive cloud development environment and technical support. Prior to the competition, participants attended workshops to familiarize themselves with AWS's advanced cloud services and AI capabilities. Teams also utilized Kiro, a purpose-built IDE with advanced AI agents, enabling them to rapidly build robust minimum viable products (MVPs) within the 27-hour development period.Robert Wang, Managing Director of AWS Taiwan, stated that the hackathon successfully brought together government, enterprises, and developers specifically focused on fraud prevention - a highly critical social issue - demonstrating the power of cross-sector collaboration in leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. He noted that fraud tactics continue to evolve by exploiting both technological advancements and human vulnerabilities, making it essential to deploy "equivalent countermeasures" powered by AI and data analytics. Wang further highlighted that Taiwan's extensive experience in fraud prevention holds significant export potential, and that the competition's outcomes not only address domestic challenges but also underscore the global commercial viability of Taiwan-developed anti-fraud solutions.Gogolook: Building a Cross-Sector Anti-Fraud EcosystemIn the "Fraud Identification and Prevention" category, with Gogolook serving as the challenge provider, many teams extensively leveraged Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed AWS service that provides access to high-performing foundation models. By integrating multiple foundation models, participants elevated fraud prevention from simple alert notifications to sophisticated, logic-driven explanations that help users understand why content is fraudulent. Team (1) demonstrated the practical application of AI in enhancing real-time fraud detection and decision-making, ultimately securing the top award.Reiny Song, Co-founder and CTO of Gogolook, remarked that fraud has evolved into a systemic issue spanning digital ecosystems, financial systems, and societal trust. While AI has amplified emerging risks, it also represents a critical tool in combating fraud. He emphasized that effective fraud prevention requires more than a single product; it depends on building a cross-sector ecosystem that integrates technology, real-world scenarios, and talent to drive scalable implementation. The competition showcased not only innovative concepts but also practical and viable technical solutions, advancing fraud prevention from theory to execution.BitoGroup: Strengthening Security in the Virtual Currency EcosystemIn the "Virtual Currency Transaction Security" category, Team "Bibi Lab" secured the top award. Titan Cheng, Founder and CEO of BitoGroup, the challenge provider for this category, noted that fraud and cybersecurity threats will become increasingly complex in the AI era, particularly as virtual currency-related crimes continue to evolve. Addressing these challenges, he said, will require sustained and high-intensity efforts rather than short-term initiatives.Cheng emphasized the importance of strengthening data governance and risk detection capabilities through the exchange of technical frameworks and practical experience, enabling both enterprises and society to collectively elevate their defense capabilities. He added that the competition not only served as a platform to showcase and validate technological innovations but also helped drive the broader adoption and advancement of anti-fraud solutions across the industry.Advancing Taiwan's AI and Bilingual Talent DevelopmentThe hackathon aligns with Taiwan's national agenda to promote AI industrialization and enhance digital societal security, while strengthening international collaboration and talent cultivation. The event received support from the National Development Council's subsidy program for promoting bilingual talent development and fostering an English-friendly environment.By convening nearly 100 AI professionals from across Taiwan, the competition translated the government's "fraud awareness for all" initiative into scalable and practical technological solutions, enhancing public awareness and resilience against emerging fraud tactics.The "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon" served not only as a technological competition but also as a public-wide collaborative effort to build a digital defense network through public-private partnership and cross-generational co-creation. By bringing together cross-disciplinary AI talent to develop innovative solutions that genuinely protect citizens and strengthen societal resilience, the event demonstrated the potential for deeper cross-sector collaboration to build a more robust trustworthy information ecosystem and create a safer, more digitally resilient information environment for Taiwan.Government and industry leaders gather at the hackathon awards ceremony. Credit: DIGITIMES

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, marking a major milestone in Molex's vision to enable technology that is transforming the future and improving people's lives. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components and optical transceivers for harsh environments. Smiths Interconnect also brings leading semiconductor test capabilities that complement Molex's data communications and data center solutions to support growth in AI, along with a strong medical interconnect capability to support Medtech customers."We are excited to finalize the Smiths Interconnect acquisition, which expands our portfolio and engineering expertise worldwide," said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. "Along with their products and technology, we are excited about the Smiths Interconnect's global team and the strong customer relationships that they have established."As the largest acquisition in Molex's history, the addition of Smiths Interconnect positions Molex to drive innovation across the high-reliability interconnect market - encompassing aerospace and defense, space exploration, industrial, medical and semiconductor test industries. The combination of Smiths Interconnect's capabilities with Molex's global footprint, engineering strength, culture and financial strength enables Molex to deliver increased value to customers around the world."This acquisition reinforces Molex's position as a leader across every sector where high reliability is critical," said Michael Cole, SVP and president, Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division, Molex. "By unifying these high-reliability solutions under the Molex banner, we provide a borderless platform that enables engineers to leverage ruggedized, precision-engineered connectivity."The Smiths Interconnect acquisition expands Molex's global footprint to over 90 plants across 22 countries, and its global headcount to over 55,000 employees. The integration creates strong design and technical alignment to enhance innovation and solution capabilities to provide more value to customers. This news builds upon the November 2024 acquisition of AirBorn by Molex, a foundational milestone in serving customers in the aerospace and defense market."The integration of Smiths Interconnect into the Molex engineering ecosystem is a significant win for the global design engineering community," said Lew LaFornara, SVP, Global Interconnect Business Strategy, TTI. "As a prominent Smiths Interconnect distributor, we are excited to continue offering our customers access to a robust line of mission-critical solutions - spanning aerospace and defense, medical, industrial and semiconductor test - all backed by Molex's world-class logistics and technical support."