Microsoft faced a significant disruption in its cloud services on July 19, leading to temporary system outages in major organizations around the world. In a statement, the company attributed the incident to a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which affected 8.5 million Windows devices, representing less than 1% of the total.
Xpeng Inc. will deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen AG, with the two pledging to develop a new electrical and electronic solution for all battery-powered cars made in China under the VW brand.
OpenAI is rolling out a more affordable, slimmed-down version of its flagship artificial intelligence model to appeal to a wider range of developers and business customers in an increasingly crowded market for AI services.
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan, staff began relocation in June.
Taiwan has established a new Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the integration of drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into its military strategy. This unit, modeled after the US DIU, will bridge the gap between civilian technological advancements and their applications in the defense sector.