Zuckerberg’s AI moonshot hit by wave of talent exits

More than two months after Meta Platforms Inc. announced the launch of its so-called Superintelligence laboratory, the company has experienced notable departures among its artificial intelligence experts. At least eight AI researchers, engineers, and senior product managers have left, including three from the new lab, raising questions about stability in Meta’s AI division.

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Women lead 18% of listed firms in Taiwan, championing AI innovation in 2025

The Taiwan Women on Boards Association and EY jointly hosted the 2025 Hard Talk, Soft Power, Bold Future Forum on August 27, attracting nearly 300 female directors, CEOs, and professional managers from publicly listed companies across Taiwan. The event focused on AI development, the restructuring of the global economy and trade order, and changes in fintech trends.

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Taiwan auto market slows as tariff uncertainty stalls consumer demand

Taiwan’s auto market has entered unfamiliar territory in 2025, marked by mounting signs of disruption. With large volumes of imported cars clogging port terminals, erratic price swings, early factory shutdowns, and a sharp freeze in consumer demand, the market has slowed across virtually all major brands. Yet in the midst of the downturn, market leader Hotai Motor Co. has managed to maintain steady sales momentum.

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Additional LG 32U990A specifications emerge, probable launch in September

LG 32U990A was merely mentioned at CES 2025 in January this year, becoming a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree. It also appeared at the iF Design Awards and received several certifications. This has helped us create a listing with the currently available LG 32U990A specifications. They are not complete, and we are aware that they may change until the final announcement. Still, it is useful to…

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Huawei develops AI SSDs to cut reliance on HBM, putting Korean chipmakers on edge

Huawei is preparing to commercialize solid-state drives tailored for artificial intelligence, a move that industry analysts say could challenge the dominance of high-bandwidth memory. South Korean outlets Newdaily and Newspim, citing industry sources, reported that the company’s AI-specific SSDs are designed for data center use and integrate computing functions, allowing them to manage large-scale storage and transmission workloads that exceed HBM’s capacity.

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As Nissan struggles, Foxconn offers a manufacturing lifeline

Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, is signaling a strategic shift toward electric vehicles through partnership rather than acquisition. Chairman Young Liu confirmed that the company is exploring collaboration with Japanese automakers like Nissan via its Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) model. While Foxconn has held discussions with Renault—the largest shareholder in Nissan—its aim is firmly anchored in cooperation, not ownership.

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