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Nvidia and Emerald AI partner with utilities to build grid-responsive AI data centers

Nvidia and Emerald AI said on Tuesday that they are joining forces with a group of major US power producers — including AES Corporation, Constellation Energy, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power, and Vistra — to develop a new generation of "AI factories" designed to come online faster and operate as active participants in the power grid.

Enterprises must treat agentic AI as engineering discipline, experts say

Mar 26

AI Expo Taiwan 2026 opens as Industry 4.0 deepens, highlighting global industrial sovereignty implications

Mar 26

Commentary: TSMC chairman exposes three realities behind China's robot FOMO

Mar 26

Arm's self-developed chip sparks cross-industry clash, TSMC-backed GUC faces impact

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SOFTWARE, BIG DATATaiwan reviews National Security Act, targets hybrid threats; no link to TSMC's Wei-jen Lo case

Mar 27, 12:21

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Internal Administration Committee held its second public hearing on proposed amendments to the National Security Act on March 26. Attendance from civil society groups and academic experts was limited, and only a small number of lawmakers spoke.

AISK Hynix targets KRW100 trillion net cash as AI demand surges, eyes US listing

Mar 27, 12:18

SK Hynix plans to build more than KRW100 trillion (approx. US$66 billion) in net cash to support long-term investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as surging demand reshapes the memory industry and drives a new round of capital spending.

ICT MANUFACTURINGSouth Korea's M.AX Alliance warns against funding China's robotics

Mar 27, 12:02

Facing rapid advances in automation and AI from China's manufacturing sector, South Korea is accelerating its manufacturing AI transformation (AX) through the government-led Manufacturing AI (M.AX) Alliance. Established by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) just six months ago, the alliance has already attracted over 1,300 companies across 11 specialized fields, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, shipbuilding, and biomedicine.

AIMicrosoft Agent 365 to push AI competition to front-end

Mar 27, 11:48

According to Vic Wu, General Manager of the Specialist Team Unit (STU) of Microsoft Taiwan, the era of exploratory AI is over. As the industry enters the second quarter of 2026, it is no longer asking if AI works, but how to manage the increasing volume of digital labor now entering the global workforce.

EDGE COMPUTINGAdata secures NT$12B syndicated loan to drive expansion, debuts Trusta for edge AI infrastructure

Mar 27, 11:39

Taiwan's memory module giant Adata Technology has secured a NT$12 billion (US$375 million) syndicated loan led by Bank of Taiwan, strengthening its mid-term working capital while advancing its expansion into enterprise AI infrastructure.

IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSTaiwan's Ennostar targets smart car market with advanced lighting tech

Mar 27, 11:28

As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-driven, the role of lighting is evolving beyond illumination into a new interface for communication and design.

ICT MANUFACTURINGTaiwan's machine tools upgrade with AI, entering Bombardier supply chain

Mar 27, 11:18

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently showcased 12 advanced machine tool key technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS). These technologies have been successfully introduced into leading domestic listed companies and end-user application sites, including World Known Precision Industry, Proxene Tools, Kao Fong Machinery (Kafo), Chin Fong Machine Industrial, and Phison Electronics.

ICT MANUFACTURINGTMTS 2026 returns to Taichung, showcasing front-shop, back-factory synergy

Mar 27, 11:08

Taiwan's machine tool industry is aiming for a rebound from its trough in 2026. Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) has returned to the city of Taichung where the local machine tool industry first took off, featuring over 400 exhibitors and more than 1,800 booths in the 2026 edition of the annual event.

AIYulon eyes momentum from AI manufacturing and energy biz in 2026

Mar 27, 10:58

Yulon Motor held an online investor briefing on March 25, where the company's president, Kuo-Hsing Hsu, stated that 2025 was a low point for the company's operations amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. With clearer policies and new business initiatives in place, 2026 is set to become a growth turning point.

AIUS AI startup Anthropic battles government ban, eyeing US$60b IPO in high-stakes AI showdown

Mar 27, 10:51

US-based AI startup Anthropic is navigating a pivotal moment that blends legal confrontation with financial ambition, as the firm both fends off a US government ban and explores a potential initial public offering (IPO), according to Bloomberg.

AIAnalysis: OpenAI shifts to enterprise, Anthropic advances; Google Gemini leads consumer AI

Mar 27, 10:48

By late 2025, most enterprises adopting AI chose OpenAI. In 2026, that trend is reversing. Enterprise users now increasingly favor Anthropic over OpenAI, marking a shift in competitive positioning within enterprise AI.

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