Taiwan
PulseAugur coverage of Taiwan — every cluster mentioning Taiwan across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Japan taps household wealth for AI, semiconductors in new economic model
Japan is implementing a new economic strategy focused on boosting industrial ambitions and economic security by leveraging household wealth. This initiative designates 17 strategic fields, including artificial intellige…
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Experts warn China's propaganda tactics could outwit US in Taiwan conflict
Retired US Lieutenant General S. Clinton Hinote has warned that China may employ sophisticated propaganda tactics, similar to those observed from Iran, in the event of a conflict over Taiwan. Hinote expressed concern ab…
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Student hacks Taiwan high-speed rail using outdated crypto keys, stops trains
A college student in Taiwan used software-defined radios to remotely trigger an emergency brake on four high-speed rail trains, causing a 48-minute delay. The hack was possible because the system's cryptographic keys ha…
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Taiwan firm fires minister's nephew over political stance amid cross-strait tensions
A Taiwan-based technology firm, Long Time Technology Co., has dismissed Yen Wen-chun, the nephew of Taipei Minister Liu Shyh-fang, from all his positions. The company stated that its funds are strictly for industrial re…
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TSMC taps wind power to fuel AI chip demand amid Taiwan energy crunch
TSMC has entered into a 30-year agreement to purchase all power from the Hai Long offshore wind project, a significant move driven by the immense energy demands of AI chip manufacturing. This partnership with Northland …
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Micron's Tongluo fab capacity may exceed estimates with EUV upgrades
Micron is acquiring the PSMC P5 Tongluo fab in Taiwan, with plans to significantly expand its wafer output by 2028. The facility's Section B is being designed for EUV compatibility and advanced HBM manufacturing, potent…
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Taiwanese student's radio project halts bullet trains
A student in Taiwan allegedly caused a nationwide high-speed rail shutdown using a custom-built radio transmitter. Investigators believe the student's homemade device interfered with the train's communication systems, l…
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Europe faces jet fuel crisis as global oil supply dwindles post-Iran conflict
A potential jet fuel crisis looms for Europe in June as global oil supplies are projected to fall to 98 days of demand, with some regions facing even tighter constraints. Goldman Sachs analysts warn that jet fuel availa…
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Iran war sparks oil shock, driving India to green energy and Asia's plastic shortage
The Iran war has triggered a significant oil price surge, prompting India's military to explore green energy alternatives like biogas and solar power for its operations. Concurrently, Asia faces a critical shortage of p…
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JSR builds Taiwan photoresist plant to co-develop materials with TSMC
JSR, a major photoresist manufacturer, is constructing its first production facility in Taiwan, with an anticipated operational start by 2028. This move aims to enhance collaboration and co-development of advanced photo…
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Taiwan forms quantum computing team to foster next TSMC
Taiwan is establishing a "Quantum National Team" to advance its quantum computing capabilities, aiming to become a leader in the field similar to its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing with TSMC. This initiative i…
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AI oversight lags, job apocalypse unlikely, and agents raise questions
Several Mastodon posts highlight discussions around AI, including questions about its role in replacing personal devices and the potential for an AI job apocalypse. One post suggests being nicer to AI, while another not…
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Taiwanese undersea cable severed by shipwreck, backup communications activated
An undersea communications cable connecting Taiwan's Dongyin and Beigan islands has been severed by a shipwreck. The incident, caused by severe weather shifting the wreck, has prompted the activation of backup microwave…
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AI mentioned across diverse news items including tech, economics, and international affairs
A Mastodon post mentions using AI to handle repetitive tasks in Microsoft Visual Studio. Another post highlights Kazakhstan's upcoming role in technology at GITEX AI 2026. Additionally, a post discusses the myth of AI s…
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OpenAI's Codex prompt warns against discussing goblins; Anthropic CEO meets in Taiwan
A system prompt for OpenAI's Codex CLI reportedly includes a peculiar instruction for the latest GPT model, warning it to "never talk about goblins." Separately, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was observed at a private dinn…
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Union alleges Nacon's closure of Spiders studio was deliberate, calls for boycott
A French video game union, Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV), has accused Nacon of deliberately closing the game studio Spiders. The union is urging a boycott of Nacon following this decision. Separat…
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LG Electronics and Nvidia in talks over AI data and robots
LG Electronics and Nvidia are reportedly in discussions regarding AI data and robotics, signaling a potential acceleration in LG's AI strategy. These talks come amidst broader news including a last-minute plea from Taiw…
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China pressures Zambia to cancel major digital human rights conference
China pressured Zambia to cancel the world's largest digital human rights conference, RightsCon, just days before it was scheduled to begin. The Chinese government objected to the inclusion of speakers from Taiwanese ci…
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Taiwanese firm develops low-cost AI drones amid China tensions and US-China summit
Taiwanese drone company Thunder Tiger is pivoting to a China-free supply chain, aiming to provide low-cost, AI-enabled suicide drones for military use. The company's general manager, Gene Su, highlighted the cost asymme…
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AI chip demand boosts Taiwan's stock market past the UK's
Taiwan's stock market has now surpassed that of the United Kingdom, driven largely by the global demand for AI chips. This surge is significantly influenced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which al…