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Sep
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Sep
Gogoro founder Horace Luke resigns as chair and CEO
Gogoro, a Taiwan-based electric motorcycle company, has recently encountered operational challenges. On September 11, an impromptu press conference was held to announce that Henry Chiang, the head of Gogoro Taiwan, would take over as acting CEO.
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Sep
Global automobile and EV sales, 2024
Overall automobile sales began to decelerate, but electric vehicle (EV) sales remained in robust growth in China in the first half of 2024.
13
Sep
OpenAI, Nvidia executives discuss AI infrastructure needs with Biden officials
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang met with senior Biden administration officials and other industry leaders at the White House, where they discussed steps to address massive infrastructure needs for artificial intelligence projects.
13
Sep
Malaysia says its tech boom will withstand US election ripples
Malaysia’s goal of boosting investments in its growing technology exports sector is unlikely to be affected by the results of the US election, according to Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz.
13
Sep
Nvidia hampered by geopolitical policies, Chinese GPU firms reap windfall
In the AI computing era, nearly all leading developers of large language models (LLMs) are racing to stockpile Nvidia GPUs. According to TechInsights, Nvidia dominated the data center GPU market in 2023, commanding a 98% share and leaving a mere 2% for its competitors.
13
Sep
Former Samsung executive leaks DRAM technology to China valued as high as US$3.2 billion
Former Samsung Electronics executive Jin-seok Choi was recently detained again by court order for leaking DRAM process technology to China, with over 30 additional researchers now implicated in the case. Investigations showed that the leaked technology is valued at KRW4.3 trillion (approx. US$3.2 billion), and those involved have continued to apply for related patents in China.
13
Sep
Chinese game developers push AI limits: from NPCs to virtual societies
As the generative AI boom slows, China’s AAA title Black Myth: Wukong has reignited discussions on how the gaming industry can harness AI.
13
Sep
France seeks deeper semiconductor ties with Taiwan amid global tech race
France is ramping up efforts to secure a larger share of the global semiconductor market, signaling deeper collaboration with Taiwan, home to some of the world’s leading chip manufacturers. Thomas Courbe, Director General for Enterprise at the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, outlined France’s ambitious plans to strengthen ties and boost domestic semiconductor production.
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Sep
AI and innovation propel Taiwan’s drone market
As Taiwan’s drone industry garners increasing attention, the country is set to host its first dedicated drone exhibit at the “AIoT Taiwan” event. Industry insiders report that 24 companies, including key players like Thunder Tiger and Coretronic Corporation, will participate.