Breakdown and analysis of GPT-5
GPT-5 significantly reduces hallucination rates in academic applications, enhancing the potential of generative AI in education.
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Sep
CoreWeave secures US$6.3B Nvidia deal to backstop AI cloud capacity
CoreWeave, the US AI data center operator, announced a US$6.3 billion deal with investor Nvidia that will guarantee demand for its cloud computing capacity through 2032.
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Sep
TSMC’s grip on SEMICON Taiwan sets the stage for record-breaking SEMICON West
The magnetic pull of TSMC is making waves, as the upcoming SEMICON West exhibition scheduled for October 7, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona, is poised to reach record scale. The number of Taiwanese companies participating will be the highest ever —over 200 global semiconductor firms are on the waiting list—mirroring the bustling crowds that just concluded SEMICON Taiwan.
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Sep
Zolix navigates Chinese market oversupply with global expansion
Zolix, a major Chinese supplier of precision optical instruments and mechanical control technologies, is expanding its domestic and international presence despite macroeconomic challenges, including tariffs. The company has established branches in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Xi’an, while also maintaining distributors in France, Poland, and South Korea.
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Sep
ProLogium partners with Rimac to develop next-gen EV solid-state battery platform
ProLogium Technology has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tier 1 automotive supplier Rimac Technology to jointly develop a new generation battery platform, which will integrate ProLogium’s superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology in a significant breakthrough for the field. Rimac Technology will leverage its expertise in high-performance battery pack design to create scalable solutions tailored for the automotive industry, incorporating cutting-edge technologies to meet the stringent demands of the electric vehicle market.
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Sep
How can the 6G rollout avoid 5G pitfalls?
With 6G expected to enter commercial operation by 2030, industry leaders are shifting their focus from competing on technical specifications to developing sustainable business models and building robust ecosystems. At a recent 6G wireless communication standardization forum held in Taipei, experts emphasized that future success hinges on two critical factors: delivering tangible user experiences and creating AI-driven value chains. They also underscored that the path to 6G must draw heavily from the commercialization lessons of 5G.
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Sep
Intel China chairmanship changes hands: Wang Rui retires, Wang Zhicong takes over
Intel announced on September 16, 2025, that Dr. Wang Rui, chair of Intel China with more than 30 years at the company, will retire this month. The leadership transition has been underway since February 2025, when Wang Zhicong was named vice chairman to prepare for succession.
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MediaTek taps TSMC’s 2nm for first flagship SoC, mass production set for 2026
MediaTek announced on September 16, 2025, that it has completed the tape-out of its first flagship system-on-chip (SoC) using TSMC’s 2nm process, becoming one of the earliest adopters of the advanced node. Mass production is expected by late 2026. The companies have a long history of collaboration across smartphones, automotive, computing, and data center chips, with MediaTek calling the achievement a major milestone in its strategic partnership with TSMC.
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Sep
China’s Hesai lands US$40M robotaxi order in the US despite tension
Chinese lidar manufacturer Hesai Technology announced on September 15, 2025, that it has deepened cooperation with a leading US robotaxi company by signing a lidar order exceeding US$40 million. Hesai will exclusively supply lidar sensors to this autonomous driving firm, with deliveries scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
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Sep
YS Tech growth fueled by automotive, AI server sectors in 2025
Fan manufacturer Yen Sun Technology (YS Tech) expects solid operational growth for the full year of 2025. Despite challenges in August, such as European automakers entering their summer shipment offseason and cautious sentiment regarding US tariffs, automotive-related sales within China remained strong. Additionally, the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to drive demand for its high-end networking and IT products.