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Chris Miller, author of Chip War, revealed at the CommonWealth Economic Forum how #AI is transforming the US-#China Chip War into a broader "Cloud War." As scaling laws falter and efficiency overtakes raw scale, the stakes in this race for technological supremacy are higher than ever. The CommonWealth Economic Forum is an annual event held by Taiwan's CommonWealth Magazine Group(天下雜誌集團). #ChipWar Read the article to get takeaways on Miller's keynote: https://pse.is/6ylpjc

📰 Top News Digest 🌍 January 13, 2025 -- Today’s top stories: 1️⃣ 📈 #Philippines Shines in Southeast Asia The UN predicts Philippine economic growth to accelerate to 6.1% in 2025 and 6.2% in 2026, citing strong domestic demand, public investments, and vibrant labor market growth. Risks include #geopolitical tensions and climate challenges. 2️⃣ ⚛️ Bill Gates’ Nuclear Vision Advances Terrapower, Gates’ #nuclear #innovation company, progresses with contracts for its groundbreaking #Natrium reactor. Expected to stabilize the grid and support #renewables, it’s set to power Wyoming by 2030. 3️⃣ 🤖 The AI Boom: Hard to Measure, Impossible to Ignore Experts say #AI progress is leaping ahead in ways that aren't immediately visible. From automating intellectual work to reshaping industries, OpenAI’s new #O3 model showcases the next phase of this silent revolution. Read for more details! 📰✨ https://pse.is/6ylqx8

📰 Top News Digest 🌍 January 10, 2025 -- Today’s top stories: 📉 #Quantum #computing stocks plummeted NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that practical quantum computers are still decades away, resulting in a significant drop in the share prices of quantum computing companies 📉. ⚖️ The fate of TikTok rests with the Supreme Court The US Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a federal law that could compel TikTok's Chinese owners to divest the app to a US entity, or face a complete ban within the country 📵. #China 💼 Microsoft is gearing up for job cuts Reports indicate that Microsoft is planning imminent job cuts, with a particular focus on underperforming employees 👀. #layoff Stay informed! 🌐✨ https://pse.is/6y98wx

We take you inside ASML’s headquarters to uncover the story behind their cutting-edge innovation. Hear from #CEO Christophe Fouquet on how ASML built a formidable alliance of Europe’s hidden champions, driving the technological breakthroughs that equip TSMC to lead in next-generation #semiconductor manufacturing. Kwangyin Liu 劉光瑩, CommonWealth English 天下雜誌英文網 editor. Our latest cover story by I-yun (Elaine) Huang

TSMC is eyeing the “angstrom” era as its next big step, but it will need an assist from EUV equipment maker 艾司摩爾股份有限公司 . CommonWealth Magazine Group(天下雜誌集團) got an exclusive look at how ASML came to dominate the technology set to power the new chipmaking age. Read https://pse.is/6y4bgk

📰 Top News Digest 🌍 January 9, 2025 -- Today’s top stories: 1️⃣ Meta Ends US Fact-Checking 🛑📑 #Meta is phasing out its US fact-checking program, replacing it with a community-based system akin to "X Notes." Critics warn this could boost #misinformation as #disinformation researchers voice concerns. 2️⃣ Samsung Q4 Profit Misses the Mark 📉💾 Samsung Electronics' Q4 earnings fell short due to rising R&D costs and challenges in supplying #AI chips to NVIDIA. Memory chip demand for PCs and smartphones continues to slump, adding to the pressure. 3️⃣ Japan Links Cyberattacks to MirrorFace 🖥️🔒 Over 200 #cyberattacks targeting #Japan's #security and #tech sectors since 2019 have been attributed to the Chinese hacker group MirrorFace. Authorities urge enhanced defenses as tensions rise. Stay informed! 🌐✨ https://pse.is/6y37yw

🌟 Imagine building your own AI assistant—no technical skills required! Taiwanese #startup APMIC, supported by NVIDIA and trusted by over 800 clients, is transforming #AI into an accessible, everyday tool. This small but mighty team is making waves, showcasing Taiwan's software #innovation on the global stage. How are they doing it? 🚀 Read: https://pse.is/6xwhjx

Taiwan's educational system, celebrated for high performance on global tests like #TIMSS and #PISA, grapples with widespread dissatisfaction. Can #Taiwan's educational reforms prioritize student well-being and prepare them as future democratic citizens? It’s worth asking why there’s such a high level of dissatisfaction with this system; after all, according to most conventional measures, the Taiwanese educational system is one of the best in the world. Read: https://pse.is/6xwdvx

Taiwan’s draft #AI Basic Act aims to position the country as a global leader in ethical AI governance, but questions about whether it can effectively balance #innovation and regulation remain. To read the details, here's the link: https://pse.is/6xwflz

What would U.S. export control policies look like under a second Trump administration? Taiwan’s Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET) sits down with Kevin Wolf, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, to unpack the possibilities and their global implications. #semiconductor