Taiwan’s Executive Yuan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun highlighted on October 2, 2025, that the US’s proposal for a “50-50 chip production split” between Taiwan and the US diverges from Taiwan’s established semiconductor supply chain cooperation model. She clarified that Taiwan’s approach entails enterprises leading semiconductor industry planning, with the government providing credit guarantees and financial support—a strategy that cannot be altered to meet the US’s equal production demands.

After signing a letter of intent (LOI) for investment cooperation under the Stargate project with Samsung Electronics, OpenAI sent a team to visit Samsung’s Pyeongtaek facility to assess its production capabilities for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DRAM. The visit included detailed discussions on collaboration prospects for data center infrastructure.

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE) launched an AI automotive industry alliance on October 1, 2025, marking a collaborative effort between the government, research institutions, and industry players to advance the smart vehicle electronics ecosystem. The alliance was jointly signed by the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA).

OpenAI has introduced a Buy it in ChatGPT feature that allows users to search for and purchase products directly within ChatGPT conversations. This development follows Google’s recent launch of the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), underscoring both companies’ focus on positioning AI agents as key players in e-commerce. The feature reflects a growing effort to integrate shopping seamlessly into AI platforms, potentially reshaping traditional online retail channels.