Microsoft has accelerated its artificial intelligence (AI) chip development by licensing proprietary chip and system design innovations from OpenAI, CEO Satya Nadella disclosed during a podcast interview. The licensing agreement grants Microsoft rights to all system-level innovations and intellectual property (IP) emerging from its collaboration with OpenAI, facilitating faster progress on Microsoft's AI accelerators and computing architectures.

Quantum communication, which uses phenomena such as entanglement to enable highly secure data transmission via photons, is set for significant expansion. Market forecasts estimate the sector will reach around US$1.2 billion in 2024 and continue growing at an annual rate approaching 30% through 2035. Early applications like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and quantum networks are already being adopted in industries, despite obstacles such as high costs and the absence of standardized protocols.

Acer founder Stan Shih has been awarded the third K.T. Li Award. Shih said that when he first started his business, he wasn't thinking about making money; he only wanted to create value. Since then, the Acer Group ecosystem has expanded to include Acer, Wistron, BenQ, and AUO; each bringing its own successes.

Meta's internal documents reveal that approximately 10% of the company's 2024 revenue—around US$16 billion—originates from fraudulent and prohibited advertisements, raising concerns over Meta's effectiveness in combating scams. The social media giant is accused of profiting by charging higher rates for suspicious ads instead of fully blocking them.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently received approval from most of the company's shareholders for a compensation package worth about US$878 billion over ten years, contingent on conditions such as selling 20 million electric vehicles and 1 million Optimus robots per year. Through Tesla's leadership, the humanoid robot market is expected to grow rapidly. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) recently announced that it will collaborate with the National Development Fund (NDF) to enhance investment in robotics companies and technologies, with a total amount of up to NT$10 billion (approx. US$322.9 million).

Snapchat has announced a one-year, US$400 million agreement with AI search startup Perplexity to integrate its AI search engine into Snapchat's chat functionality. The partnership aims to boost advertising and subscription growth, enhance user experience, and compete with social platforms like TikTok and Meta.

Google is reportedly in early talks to expand its investment and deepen collaboration with AI startup Anthropic, which could see its valuation surpass US$60 billion after a new funding round. According to Business Insider, the partnership may involve strategic investments, including additional computing power, convertible debt, or launching a fresh financing round in early 2026.

Etron Technology chairman Dr. Nicky Lu predicts AI-driven memory demand to enter a peak spring period between 2026 and 2027, but supply and demand will not be balanced for at least another six months to a year. Contrary to popular belief, AI will not become a bubble, and it will continue to grow. According to Dr. Lu, Taiwan should use an AI + NI (Natural Intelligence) strategy to build new advantages and should establish a sovereign R&D research center.

Amazon has accused AI search startup Perplexity of unauthorized access and disrupting the shopping experience on its platform. The e-commerce giant specifically targeted Comet, Perplexity's AI-powered browser, claiming Comet failed to deliver personalized recommendations or fastest delivery options. This has been interpreted as Amazon's attempt to protect its advertising and referral revenue while promoting its own AI offerings.

Systex announced it will continue focusing on AI platformization and software AI integration to enable practical AI applications as a core driver of enterprise transformation. The company reported record-high revenue for the third quarter of 2025, fueled by rising demand for enterprise cloud services and AI transformation, stable contract renewals with key clients, and sustained momentum from agency distribution and overseas expansion.

WT Microelectronics expects strong momentum from AI-driven data centers to continue through 2026, citing surging global demand for computing and communications products.

Taiwanese cybersecurity firm CHT Security announced its operational results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 5. Both revenue and profit reached new highs, with quarterly revenue up 6% year-over-year to NT$490 million (approx. US$15.86 million).

The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority has concluded its fifth annual Boom-Up Festival at Incheon Startup Park. The event, themed "Beyond Limits, Toward Unicorns," underscored Incheon's goal to become the center of South Korea's innovation economy.

The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) of Japan has formally requested that OpenAI cease using Japanese copyrighted materials to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models and respond transparently to related allegations.

Apple is reportedly integrating Google's Gemini extensively into its new Siri, while running all computations on Apple's private cloud compute (PCC) servers to ensure data privacy and security.

The dominance of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the 19th and 20th centuries is now being challenged by environmentally friendly cars in the 21st century. Automotive parts suppliers, in turn, are being forced to adjust their strategies, gradually reducing their reliance on components for traditional fuel-powered vehicles. Some manufacturers are pivoting toward software and cloud platforms, expanding their definition of "parts" to include software. One such company is Japan's auto parts giant Astemo.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed that the artificial intelligence (AI) company's annual revenue has significantly surpassed the widely reported US$13 billion mark. During a podcast interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Altman also denied speculations about an initial public offering (IPO) planned for 2026, stating that there are no current board decisions or concrete plans to go public in the near term.

Softstar Entertainment has actively pursued diversified transformation in recent years, expanding its business scope from gaming into semiconductors, IC design, and the food and beverage industry. The core gaming business now accounts for a gradually decreasing share of overall operations.

Safety evaluation firm Andon Labs conducted experiments using several LLMs to control robots and found that while LLMs can understand commands, they still make frequent mistakes in real-world environments and are not yet capable of safely or reliably operating machines. According to TechCrunch, Andon Labs co-founder Lukas Petersson admitted that "LLMs are not ready to be robots."

As AI applications expand from data centers to various enterprise work environments, demands for network bandwidth, low latency, and intelligent management are rising. Cisco has introduced multiple new solutions at the Cisco Partner Summit 2025, including a unified dashboard integrating its Meraki and Catalyst Center platforms and automation workflows supporting natural language commands, aimed at helping enterprises upgrade networks and simplify operations.

Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, has revealed its strategic plans to develop quantum computing technology as part of its expanding quantum technology sector initiatives. The company's Hon Hai Quantum Computing Laboratory recently disclosed its quantum computer development roadmap, marking a significant step ahead of its 2025 Technology Day event. This move underscores Foxconn's effort to position itself competitively in the emerging quantum computing market.

After hosting GTC DC to discuss quantum computing, 6G, and autonomous driving, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang flew to South Korea to attend the APEC CEO Summit and meet with leading Korean tech companies. However, Huang has unexpectedly found himself in the political spotlight after US President Donald Trump namedropped him on Truth Social.

The rapid expansion of the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains is driving a sharp increase in global electricity demand, raising new challenges for power system resilience. Industry experts warn that as AI data centers scale to gigawatt (GW) levels, existing energy infrastructure may struggle to keep pace.

OpenAI and Google are engaged in intense competition to establish dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, focusing on developing the most popular and profitable general-purpose AI platform. Google leverages its massive technological infrastructure, while OpenAI rapidly expands through innovation and a growing user base. The contest revolves around which company can best integrate AI into daily life and work.

Amazon reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by accelerating growth in its cloud division and steady expansion across online retail and subscription services. The company forecast record revenue for the fourth quarter, underscoring renewed momentum from artificial intelligence (AI) investments.