Data released by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on April 23 showed that major global cloud service providers continue to expand procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware as countries worldwide build out AI infrastructure. As a result, industrial production of computer, electronic, and optical products — primarily AI servers — surged 146.32% in March 2026. Cumulatively, output from January to March rose 131.77% compared with the same period in 2025.
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are reshaping global AI deployment strategies, accelerating a shift toward inference-driven, commercially viable applications at GITEX Asia 2026.
The global notebook market is undergoing a structural shift in competitive dynamics in 2026, moving from product specifications and pricing battles to group-level integrated capabilities as the core of competition. Memory supply chain control has emerged as a key indicator of brand competitiveness, directly impacting shipment volumes and operational performance.
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has released preview versions of its latest models — DeepSeek-V4-Pro and V4-Flash — marking a closer integration with domestic chipmaker Huawei and intensifying competition with US developers, including OpenAI and Google.
Liteon's startup platform LITEON+ held its 2026 Demo Day, marking its third year, with a focus on key technologies including edge AI, AI chips, thermal sensing, power conversion, and agentic AI. The event showcased the latest collaboration outcomes between Liteon and global startup partners in advancing human-machine co-creation and real-world industrial deployment.
European regulators are preparing to push Google to open up core Android operating system functions, potentially allowing rival AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude to access the platform on the same terms as Gemini, according to people familiar with the matter.
Microsoft and Meta have recently announced job cuts or buyouts impacting possibly 23,000 jobs. The staff reductions come as the tech giants funnel massive resources into building out their AI capacity, a trade-off that has become common across the industry in recent months.
Taiwan-based appliance maker Heran's shift to a multi-brand, multi-product strategy signals that mature appliance markets can still expand by segmenting price tiers; global consumers and competitors may see stronger low-end volume, steady air-conditioner demand, and measured pricing pressure from raw-material and currency volatility, as well as market responses.
The White House has accused China of conducting "industrial-scale" theft of US artificial intelligence intellectual property, a development that could escalate tensions in the ongoing technology rivalry between the two countries, according to the Financial Times, Reuters, and CNN.
Microcontroller supplier Artery Technology (Arterytek or Arterychip) delivered a strong start to 2026, posting first-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$653 million (approx. US$20.1 million), a record high for a single quarter. Full-year revenue is projected to grow by up to 60%, driven by a combination of new product launches and expanded demand from existing customers.
In an April 23 interview, Amichai Ron of Texas Instruments (TI) warned that edge AI will reshape devices worldwide, extending far beyond robotics and driving greater semiconductor demand as AI integrates into long-lived products, implying that global markets must prepare for increased connectivity, sensorization, and chip requirements, along with regulatory and logistical adjustments.
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