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Friday 7 February 2025
Alibaba's new Qwen model surpasses DeepSeek V3 in performance
Alibaba Group (Alibaba) has announced that its upgraded Qwen 2.5 Max model has achieved superior performance over the V3 model from Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan aims for 1,200PF AI computing power by 2029 amid funding concerns
Taiwan's government has set an ambitious target to expand its AI computing infrastructure to 480 Petaflops (PF) by 2029, with the potential to reach 1,200 PF through private sector...
Friday 7 February 2025
OpenAI eyeing more data centers in Texas, other states for Stargate
A joint venture from OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle is close to selecting additional sites for data center campuses in Texas and eyeing more projects in over a dozen other states, as...
Friday 7 February 2025
Chinese AI chip suppliers work with DeepSeek to boost competitiveness
With the growing buzz surrounding DeepSeek, its website and application have seen a massive surge in traffic. The influx of new users has led to repeated "server busy" delays, raising...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan extends cybersecurity shield to critical infrastructures after DeepSeek AI ban
Taiwan's Executive Yuan convened a meeting in February 6 to discuss cybersecurity concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI, a Chinese open-source AI platform, calling for strict precautions...
Friday 7 February 2025
Cloud giants see slower growth amid shifting AI investment plans
Recent financial reports reveal decelerating revenue growth for leading cloud service providers, despite maintaining double-digit expansion. Industry perspectives are being shaped...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek leaves ASIC prospects unscathed as Taiwanese IC design houses wield proprietary IP
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made a splash during the Lunar New Year, sparking a critical debate: Will advancements in AI model efficiency drive up or reduce demand for chip hardware?...
Friday 7 February 2025
Amazon acknowledges FX impacts, sees promise in DeepSeek and AI inference
During the earnings call that followed the release of Amazon's financial results, senior executives acknowledged the adverse effects of foreign exchange fluctuations while expressing...
Friday 7 February 2025
Chicony eyes growth in high-wattage power supplies
Chicony Electronics saw its January revenue bolstered by AI applications, despite the notebook market entering its traditional off-season. With the upcoming launch of gaming laptops...
Friday 7 February 2025
AI integration reshapes SaaS business models and market potential
The cloud computing industry has evolved for nearly two decades, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and subscription-based business models maturing steadily. However, with the recent...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek faces Internet censorship hurdles in China
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, founded by Wenfeng Liang, has developed a generative AI (GenAI) service that claims to surpass large language models (LLMs) in the US, such as OpenAI's,...
Friday 7 February 2025
Beyond DeepSeek: how China's elite LLMs are redefining global AI
The emergence of DeepSeek is reshaping China's AI landscape, signaling a transformational shift in the global AI race. Industry experts believe DeepSeek is not the only "black swan"...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Top Chinese cloud platforms rally behind DeepSeek as AI 'black swan' redefines cloud intelligence
Amid rising US restrictions on China's tech sector, leading Chinese cloud computing and AI companies are forging alliances with DeepSeek to challenge global industry leaders and expand...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan machine tool exports down 15%; government turns to AI to help address industry woes
Taiwan's total machine tool exports dropped 14.8% year-over-year to US$2.218 billion in 2024, prompting the government to introduce measures aimed at revitalizing the industry. The...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan US$9 billion chip innovation program draws massive private investment
A government-funded program promoting semiconductor innovation in Taiwan is gaining momentum, attracting substantial private-sector investments.