Taiwan pushes economic restructuring amid US trade tensions, AI supply chain shifts

Amid renewed trade tensions under US President Donald Trump, Asian leaders are adjusting their economic strategies to align with the evolving geopolitical climate. Taiwan, in particular, faces mounting pressure as major industrial players like TSMC and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains relocate production to the US, triggering domestic shifts in employment and manufacturing priorities.

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Apple desperately needs the AI help it’s seeking: Dave Lee

If you read Bloomberg Businessweek‘s deep dive into Apple’s blundering work with artificial intelligence, a consistent theme is the lack of any clear idea within the company as to what good AI on an Apple device should actually do. On Tuesday, with the company looking no closer to have come up with the answer internally, we learned it would soon open things up so others could have a go at figuring it out.

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Computex 2025: Pegatron unleashes ‘Simba’ and AI server firepower in bold debut

Pegatron is stepping out of the shadows with its most prominent solo appearance to date at Computex 2025, unveiling a dedicated exhibition zone for the first time. Chairman Tzu-Hsien Tung described the move as a break from tradition, highlighting a shift in the industry where contract manufacturers are no longer content with remaining backstage. Two key trends are driving this change: the global resurgence of physical manufacturing and a transformative AI-driven wave reshaping the tech landscape.

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