03 Feb
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Nvidia CEO to attend Dassault Systèmes and Cisco summits

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to maintain a busy schedule following his recent Taiwan visit, with upcoming keynote appearances at Dassault Systèmes’ “3DEXPERIENCE World 2026” and the Cisco AI Summit. As AI reshapes industries worldwide, Dassault Systèmes and Cisco are focusing their annual conferences on how AI transforms end-to-end design and manufacturing processes, as well as its impact on global economic systems and regulatory frameworks.

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03 Feb
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Moltbook experiment reignites debate over networked AI agents in 2026

As the technology sector looks ahead in 2026 with expectations that AI agents will unlock new enterprise productivity gains, an experimental platform called Moltbook has drawn global attention by demonstrating large-scale, autonomous interaction among AI agents. The project has fueled both fascination and alarm, while prompting renewed discussion about the technical and societal implications of “agentic AI.”

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03 Feb
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ByteDance reportedly eyes 2Q26 launch for new Doubao phone with dual-track partnerships

Tencent CEO Pony Ma sharply criticized the Doubao phone as “extremely unsafe and irresponsible” at the company’s year-end meeting in late January 2026. However, recent reports from China’s supply chain reveal that ByteDance launched the official version project of its Doubao phone assistant at the end of 2025, aiming to release a next-generation model in the second quarter of 2026.

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03 Feb
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AMD and Broadcom back Powertech’s FOPLP; monthly revenue to hit NT$3 billion

Memory packaging giant Powertech Technology is aggressively expanding into fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP), with chairman Duh-Kung Tsai optimistic about the AI industry. Amid ongoing memory shortages and rising demand for advanced packaging, Powertech aims to become the top partner outside the TSMC ecosystem, expecting a significant revenue surge in 2027-2028 as FOPLP capacity reaches full utilization, contributing NT$3 billion (US$95 million) monthly.

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03 Feb
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Salesforce highlights three AI trends shaping agentic enterprises

Salesforce has released its outlook on artificial intelligence (AI) trends for 2026, describing the year as a turning point for the emergence of what it calls the “agentic enterprise.” Citing its latest research, the company said that AI adoption by chief information officers has increased by 282%. However, concerns around data reliability and governance remain the primary constraint on scaling enterprise automation.

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03 Feb
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China bans hidden EV door handles, forcing industry-wide redesigns

China has stepped up electric vehicle safety regulation, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approving a new mandatory national standard, Technical Requirements for Automobile Door Handle Safety (GB 48001-2026). The rules require all EVs sold in China to feature independently operable mechanical door-opening mechanisms on both the inside and outside, banning designs that rely entirely on electronic systems or concealed handles.

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03 Feb
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Apple deepens AI-hardware integration with Q.ai acquisition

Apple has taken a significant step in the intensifying AI competition with Meta Platforms and Alphabet by acquiring Israeli startup Q.ai, a move that underscores its effort to rebuild momentum in artificial intelligence. Reuters reported the acquisition, citing sources who said the deal is valued at about US$1.6 billion, while the Financial Times put the price closer to US$2 billion. If confirmed, the transaction would rank as Apple’s second-largest acquisition, after its 2014 purchase of Beats Electronics.

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