In Taiwan's pursuit of industrial transformation and upgrading, manufacturers must create unique value amid intense global competition. Foxconn Technology Chairman Young Liu believes that understanding patents is the foundation for unlocking manufacturing value. "Protecting intellectual property rights is merely a means; the true purpose of patents is to share," Liu explained.

In a comprehensive post-CES 2025 analysis, DIGITIMES analyst Jin Bai examined several important trends in the development of smart living solutions powered by artificial intelligence.

When Taiwanese media reported on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dining with TSMC, supply chain partners, and AI server company executives, curiosity arose about the VIPs accompanying Huang during his visits to three Nvidia branch offices in China and his attendance at their lunar year-end parties

The Stargate project, a landmark US$500 billion joint venture announced by US President Donald Trump in early 2025, has exposed growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. While initially co-developed by the two companies, Microsoft's role has been significantly reduced, shifting from an expected leadership position to only a technology partner, raising questions about the implications of their partnership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

India is trying to pry open the doors of the world's biggest app stores, setting up a likely clash with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. over social services, safety standards, and access to the country's smartphones.

Despite growing industry momentum, major companies are intensifying their efforts in the AI agent space, with Nvidia recently unveiling its roster of partners in this emerging field. However, Taiwanese businesses remain cautious, emphasizing that AI assistants face significant limitations. Many industry experts maintain it is too early to discuss AI agents executing tasks seamlessly across systems.

Meta faces growing legal pressure over allegations it used pirated content from Library Genesis to train its language model, Llama. The controversy emerges as part of a class-action lawsuit where American writers and actors accuse the company of utilizing illegally obtained copyrighted materials for AI development, in potential violation of intellectual property laws, according to The Verge and TechCrunch.

Samsung's fourth-quarter 2024 financial performance missed market expectations. The company aims to regain momentum in 2025 by focusing on AI, robotics, and subscription services. According to Digital Today, Samsung's revival strategy revolves around three key areas: robotics, AI, and smart home solutions.

Taiwan has gained international prominence as a supplier of AI computing hardware, but according to Liang-gee Chen, former minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and professor emeritus at National Taiwan University (NTU), users primarily seek AI capabilities and services rather than computing power.

Microsoft has revised its agreement with OpenAI, allowing the AI company to partner with other cloud service providers (CSPs). However, Microsoft retains the Right of First Refusal (ROFR), giving it a priority to match any competing offers before OpenAI commits to other providers.

Apple's US$95 million settlement over Siri privacy violations has brought AI governance and accountability into sharp focus. The case highlights the growing challenges of balancing AI innovation with privacy protection, as different regions adopt varying regulatory approaches. While the European Union implements strict controls, Taiwan works to establish a balanced framework that could shape the future of AI governance.

Following TikTok's ban in the US (though it was reinstated just a day later), China's RedNote (international version of Xiaohongshu) quickly gained popularity in the US, becoming the top free app on the Apple App Store. This phenomenon has caught the attention of American media amid TikTok's ongoing acquisition negotiations.

Donald Trump pledged Sunday to delay enforcement of a national security law that threatened to ban TikTok, but it's not clear that the app's Chinese parent company has satisfied the requirements necessary to extend the deadline to find a possible buyer and avoid a permanent shutdown.

OpenAI is expanding its robotics division with ambitious plans to develop and mass-produce advanced general-purpose robots that integrate proprietary AI models with custom-designed hardware.

Taiwanese chipmakers maintained a low-key presence at CES 2025, hosting invitation-only demonstrations in hotels adjacent to the main venue. Both established companies and emerging startups showcased their strategic pivot, with edge AI opportunities taking center stage and resulting in several new partnership agreements.

Beijing and Shanghai have recently attained unprecedented levels of investment and development in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. These two cities are propelling China's swift ascent in the global AI competition.

Amid growing investments in India's AI sector, Microsoft has announced plans to invest US$3 billion in the country. This substantial investment aims to enhance AI capabilities and expand the reach of Azure services across India.

Apple's recent entry into the humanoid robotics market is gaining momentum, with recent developments confirming its active involvement. The company unveiled a robotic perception system, ARMOR, which enhances spatial awareness and enables dynamic collision avoidance through integrated hardware and software, as reported by Patently Apple.

Pegatron is making significant strides in the AI server market through strategic partnerships with industry leaders. The company has completed client testing of its Nvidia GB200 rack-mounted solution and is scheduled to begin deliveries to customer data centers this week.

Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has refined its Employment Gold Card policy, benefiting over 10,000 individuals, and is now seeking to attract digital nomads by significantly easing visa requirements.

The Indian competition regulator is reportedly poised to charge Apple with engaging in anti-competitive practices related to its App Store operations. This impending case draws parallels to a similar situation faced by Apple in the European Union.

Xiaomi is reportedly in the process of constructing a massive GPU cluster to significantly invest in artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs). According to a source cited by Jiemian News, Xiaomi's LLM team had already established 6,500 GPU resources at its inception.

Perfect Corp, a leading provider of AI and AR beauty technology, has acquired Wannaby Inc., a Farfetch-owned startup, in a deal with undisclosed financial details. This acquisition aligns with Perfect Corp's strategy to integrate cutting-edge technologies and broaden its portfolio into high-growth fashion sectors, including footwear, handbags, and apparel.

Alibaba Group agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail Group to private equity firm DCP Capital, unloading another high-profile physical commerce asset to focus on its core online business.

Microsoft, OpenAI, Apple, and Google are trying to lead the AI revolution through innovative technologies and competitive tactics. Microsoft's AI-enhanced PCs, OpenAI's inventive progress, Apple's emphasis on privacy, and Google's antitrust hurdles showcase the fast-paced evolution and intense rivalry shaping the global AI scene.