Alphabet Inc. has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an AI agent payment system designed to enable seamless transaction flows between AI agents and merchants. The new protocol is supported by leading financial firms, including American Express, Mastercard, and PayPal, as well as key players from China’s financial sector.

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is planning to implement a quantum computing mainframe construction project in 2026, aiming to integrate quantum computing mainframes with high-performance computing (HPC) platforms to drive transformation and upgrades in key industries. According to NSTC minister Cheng-wen Wu, the project will leverage Taiwan’s key advantage in its semiconductor industry to attract partners from advanced countries in the field, and will include procurement from partners willing to collaborate.

At Meta Connect 2025, Meta unveiled three new products, including the smart glasses Live AI, which fell short of expectations. The demonstration revealed that while AI conversation is not a novel concept, achieving smooth real-time interaction remains difficult. Interestingly, public criticism has been relatively muted. On the other hand, Meta’s vision of AI glasses integrated with neural signal wristbands—eliminating the need for keyboards and mice—continues to hold appeal, generating anticipation for future developments.