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Thursday 22 January 2026
AMI Labs in talks for EUR3 billion valuation in effort to challenge dominant AI models
AMI Labs, an AI startup founded by former Meta scientist Yann LeCun, is negotiating a funding round that could value the company at around EUR3 billion (approx. US$3.52 billion). The company, which focuses on developing "world models" as an alternative to large language models (LLMs), has attracted interest from multiple venture capital firms across Europe and the US.
Thursday 22 January 2026
OpenAI and ServiceNow partner to embed AI models and agents into enterprise workflows
OpenAI and enterprise software firm ServiceNow have forged a partnership to integrate advanced AI models and agents into ServiceNow's corporate workflows, enhancing capabilities in voice customer service, IT automation, and computer operations. The collaboration aims to streamline routine tasks and improve data access across legacy systems.
Thursday 22 January 2026
AI PC battle heats up as Nvidia and MediaTek join forces
Despite uncertain macroeconomic trends and rising memory prices with constrained supply, PC brands, suppliers, and research firms remain pessimistic about 2026 PC demand. However, competition in the AI PC segment is intensifying rapidly.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Nvidia overtakes Apple as TSMC's largest customer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said rising demand for AI computing has pushed the company past Apple to become the largest customer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Thursday 22 January 2026
Humanoid robot installations rise sharply in 2025, Chinese firms lead market ahead of Tesla
The humanoid robot industry experienced notable commercial growth in 2025, with an annual increase of 16,000 new units installed worldwide, according to reports from multiple research agencies. The sector remains dominated by Chinese manufacturers, who captured the majority of global market share alongside a single leading American firm.
Thursday 22 January 2026
GlobalWafers chair sees Taiwan's semiconductor edge, says AI is irreversible
On January 21, 2026, GlobalWafers chairwoman Doris Hsu spoke to the media about the recent US-Taiwan tariff agreement, which lowers Taiwan's reciprocal tariffs to 15% without stacking most-favored-nation (MFN) rates. This makes Taiwan the first country to secure tariff relief under Section 232. Both sides also plan to expand supply chain investment cooperation. Hsu called this a very positive outcome for Taiwan's overall industry and said it has eased market concerns.
Thursday 22 January 2026
EMS watch: Celestica and Flex double down on platform-led data center builds; Sanmina and Jabil expand through M&A and diversified portfolios
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are sharpening their competitive positions around AI-era infrastructure, shifting attention from cyclical end markets to longer-cycle platform builds for cloud, networking, and data centers. Recent company updates from Celestica, Sanmina, Jabil, and Flex show a common playbook: move up the value chain, standardize repeatable system designs, and invest in power, thermal, and integration capabilities that shorten deployment times for hyperscale customers.
Thursday 22 January 2026
EMS watch: Chinese EMS champions reshape their playbooks around AI hardware, autos, and global delivery
A cluster of China's leading electronics manufacturers and component suppliers is entering the new year with a clearer division of labor across the AI device wave, automotive electrification, and globalized manufacturing. Recent company filings, investor communications, and post‑autumn analyst commentary point to a common theme: growth is being pursued less through single-product cycles and more through platform capabilities—vertical integration, module-level design, and cross‑sector customer expansion—while capital market actions and overseas footprints are being positioned as strategic amplifiers.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Taiwan advances second-phase quantum strategy, betting on hybrid computing and global partnerships
Taiwan's government is moving its quantum technology development program into a second phase, centered on building a national-level heterogeneous hybrid computing platform that integrates high-performance computing (HPC) with quantum computing (QC). Based in southern Taiwan, the system is intended to accelerate real-world applications through international cooperation, leveraging the country's strong semiconductor manufacturing expertise.
Thursday 22 January 2026
PSMC to upgrade DRAM processes as demand strengthens

Following its announcement to sell the Tongluo fab to Micron Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) provided an update on its latest operational plans.

Thursday 22 January 2026
EMS watch: Taiwanese EMS/ODMs dominate global rankings as 2025 revenue set to surge, DIGITIMES estimates
Taiwanese electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM) companies continue to dominate the global industry, with combined revenues of the world's top 20 players projected to climb sharply in 2025, according to estimates compiled by DIGITIMES.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Cloud ASIC shipments set to surge in 2026; memory capacity remains key risk
2026 is shaping up as a breakout year for cloud application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) shipments. Not only has Broadcom secured mass production projects with multiple major cloud service providers (CSPs), but Taiwanese firms MediaTek, Alchip, and GUC also have new products entering mass production. These developments are expected to deliver solid revenue contributions despite ongoing market uncertainties.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Taiwanese firms prepare for silicon photonics and CPO packaging opportunities as AI data center continues growth
As generative AI technologies scale up, the semiconductor industry is poised for a significant transition from copper-based interconnects to optical solutions to meet the stringent requirements of AI data centers. Nvidia has targeted 2026 as the initial commercial launch window for silicon photonics (SiPh) technology, signaling a strategic shift that will reverberate throughout global semiconductor supply chains. Taiwanese packaging and testing firms, among others, are positioning themselves to capitalize on the burgeoning market for ultra-high-bandwidth, energy-efficient AI infrastructure.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Why Intel poached a Qualcomm GPU chief to bet on AI graphics

Eric Demers, a veteran GPU architect who until recently served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm and led its GPU business, is leaving the company to join Intel, according to a disclosure he made on LinkedIn.

Thursday 22 January 2026
Why Apple turns to Google's Gemini, sidelining OpenAI

Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year strategic agreement under which Apple's next-generation foundation models will be built using Google's Gemini models and cloud infrastructure. The partnership will provide core technical support for a more personalized version of Siri that Apple plans to roll out in 2026.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
OpenAI sets 2026 as year for practical AI adoption, eyes hardware debut and new revenue streams
OpenAI has designated 2026 as a year for "practical adoption" of AI, signaling a strategic push to accelerate AI deployment across high-value sectors such as healthcare, scientific research, and enterprise applications. The company is simultaneously exploring diversified revenue streams, including advertising, subscriptions, and licensing models.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Fortune Electric sees tailwinds from lower US tariffs and rising AI data center demand
Following the easing of US reciprocal tariffs to 15%, Taiwan's Fortune Electric is seeing meaningful relief in cost pressures while accelerating growth driven by robust demand from AI data centers and US infrastructure investment.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Seeking new growth, Huawei pushes deeper into China's auto industry with ADS expansion
Huawei plans a sweeping expansion of its presence in China's smart car industry in 2026, betting that advanced driver-assistance software, in-car operating systems, and digital chassis technologies can become a new pillar of growth as US sanctions continue to constrain its core telecommunications business.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Sequoia Capital signals potential investment shift to Anthropic
Sequoia Capital is reportedly set to participate in a major funding round for AI startup Anthropic, marking a departure from its traditional practice of avoiding investments in direct competitors.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Davos 2026: AI takes center stage as leaders debate compute, control, and consequences
AI dominated the corridors and side events of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos this week, with executives, policymakers, and researchers converging on a shared view: AI is no longer a speculative technology, but a foundational economic force. From the cost of compute and energy to export controls, edge devices, and labor-market disruption, Davos 2026 revealed an industry moving from experimentation to structural impact.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's premier highlights AI large models in strategic development talks
On January 19, 2026. China's Premier Li Qiang hosted a forum including MiniMax founder Yan Junjie, marking increased recognition of AI large model enterprises in national policy. This reflects AI's evolving role from a tech topic to a core factor in China's economic and competitive strategy during the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Bravo iDeas enters AI toy market with emotional AI companion integrating LLMs
AI technology company Bravo iDeas announced on January 20 that it is entering the AI toy market with an emotional AI toy that combines AI chips with large language models (LLMs). The toy features a character-driven AI architecture that enhances interaction by delivering intelligent conversations and emotional engagement aligned with each character's persona.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
oToBrite Electronics expands full-domain visual AI solutions as automotive-grade cameras enter unmanned vehicles and robots
As trends in autonomous driving and edge computing continue to evolve, oToBrite Electronics is upgrading its core competitiveness from automotive sensing hardware to full-domain visual AI solutions. Through a product lineup of automotive-grade camera modules ranging from 1 to 8MP, oToBrite is not only strengthening its position in the commercial and passenger vehicle markets but also crossing over into the unmanned vehicle and robotics sectors, building a multi-dimensional sensing moat.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
OpenAI reportedly charts five hardware devices, starting with 'Sweetpea' audio product

The Financial Times reported that Apple's decision to partner with Google to integrate Gemini technology into the next generation of Siri was driven in part by OpenAI's ambition to develop AI products that could eventually compete with the iPhone. As potential conflicts of interest between the two companies became more pronounced, Apple opted to work with Google instead of OpenAI.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Intel recruits Qualcomm GPU chief to lead future AI PC efforts
Intel has poached Eric Demers, a veteran GPU architect, known for developing Qualcomm's proprietary Adreno GPU architecture. Demers will become Intel's senior vice president of GPU engineering. This suggests that even though Intel has long been unable to compete with Nvidia and AMD in the GPU market, it still hopes to strengthen its own GPU capabilities.