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Monday 5 August 2024
German carmaker mood darkens on slowing EV shift, China slump
Germany's carmakers are growing gloomier about their prospects after a disappointing earnings season marked by waning electric-vehicle sales and weakness in China for companies including...
Monday 5 August 2024
Semiconductor industry shifts to AI: Chipmakers reallocate resources and grapple with talent crunch
Over the past two years, the semiconductor industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting its focus to AI development. This shift has driven chipmakers to significantly...
Monday 5 August 2024
Former Tesla executive launches Xelerate Ventures to propel AI for Good in Taiwan
Former Tesla APAC Head of Technology Leo Liu is charting new territory with the launch of Xelerate Ventures, targeting startups dedicated to "AI for Good" initiatives. As he extends...
Monday 5 August 2024
AI agents drive profit potential in industrial tech
Despite its long presence in the market, AI has struggled to deliver a profitable model. Advantech Chairman K.C. Liu believes that the continuous wave of AI innovation over the past...
Monday 5 August 2024
China accelerates autonomous driving via multiple pilot cities, with Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan leading the charge
China is keenly positioning itself as a global frontrunner in autonomous driving technology. Strong government support coupled with intense competition among major cities has cultivated...
Monday 5 August 2024
US plans to heighten controls on Chinese AI; South Korean and Chinese HBM manufacturers will be directly impacted
The US government is considering imposing restrictions as early as August to restrict China's access to crucial High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips and related manufacturing equipment...
Monday 5 August 2024
Europe's auto industry faces historic trade deficit amid electrification shift
Europe's automotive industry is poised to face a historic turning point in 2024, with imports expected to surpass exports for the first time in decades. This looming trade deficit...
Monday 5 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: CXMT begins mass-producing HBM2; Micron intros new data center SSD
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 29 – August 2.
Monday 5 August 2024
What went wrong with Intel? Its backyard is on fire
Intel's recent announcement to cut 15% of its workforce (approximately 15,000 employees) and reduce capital expenditures to save US$10 billion may undermine its goal of reclaiming...
Friday 2 August 2024
Samsung joins funding for AI security startup valued at US$400 million
Protect AI Inc., a security and artificial intelligence startup, has raised US$60 million from investors betting that the intersection of AI and security will be big business.
Friday 2 August 2024
Microsoft Azure attack shows persistence of blunt hacking tool
The recent outage on Microsoft Corp.'s cloud-computer platform demonstrated the persistence of an older, blunt-force style of cyberattack.
Friday 2 August 2024
Partners turned rivals: Microsoft labels OpenAI as competitor despite strong partnership
The relationship between Microsoft and the AI startup OpenAI may be getting complicated, as Microsoft has included OpenAI on its list of competitors in its annual report, alongside...
Friday 2 August 2024
GUTC leverages Fab 4.0 expertise to solve chip industry pain points
Aided by its outstanding capabilities in building Fab 4.0 smart factories, Grade Upon Technology Corp (GUTC) has successfully penetrated the supply chains of leading wafer foundries...
Friday 2 August 2024
SK Hynix considers US IPO for subsidiary Solidigm amid surging enterprise SSD demand
SK Hynix is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its solid-state drive (SSD) subsidiary, Solidigm, in the US, following a surge in demand for enterprise SSDs...
Friday 2 August 2024
AUO charts new course: Focusing on smart mobility and vertical solutions beyond displays
Taiwanese panel giant AUO is undergoing a significant transformation to diversify its business and reduce reliance on the cyclical display panel market. The company is focusing on...