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.