At I/O 2025 in Mountain View, California, Google introduced a major expansion of its AI strategy and product ecosystem, reinforcing its position in search while responding to mounting pressure from OpenAI and emerging rivals. Google debuted a new “AI Mode” for Search, now live for US users. The mode provides AI-generated responses across a range of queries—from simple questions to complex research—and can handle tasks like image analysis and ticket purchases.

CMC Magnetics is experiencing a surge in demand for high-end optical discs, particularly in the defense and medical sectors, resulting in supply shortages for optical disc drives, according to chairman Bob Weng.

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.