At the DIGITIMES AI Expo, renowned AI expert Andrew Ng underscored the transformative potential of open-source models in fostering innovation. He argued against restricting their use by Chinese firms, emphasizing that open-source initiatives amplify “soft power,” enabling developers and small businesses worldwide to benefit. Taiwan’s Artificial Intelligence Academy (AIA) further spotlighted this topic by hosting a forum on the impact and strategies surrounding open-source models, reflecting their central role in contemporary AI discourse.

On April 3, US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff scheme that will impose tariffs of up to 32% on Taiwan. In response, the Executive Yuan held a press conference on the afternoon of April 4, announcing an allocation of NT$88 billion (approximately US$2.667 billion) to counter this move. The government has also formulated nine key areas with 20 specific measures aimed at mitigating the impact of these tariffs while enhancing industrial resilience and competitiveness, ultimately achieving goals such as diversifying markets and stabilizing employment.

Nvidia’s high-end AI server, the GB300, made its official debut along with its peripheral components at Nvidia GTC 2025, with release expected in the third quarter. Market rumors suggest that the backup battery units (BBUs) and electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) integrated into this server may transition from optional features to standard components.