AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Chip & Pricing Signals: TSMC CEO C.C. Wei told shareholders Taiwan’s AI demand is still strong across consumer, enterprise and “sovereign” use, and he’d “like” to raise chip prices—while stressing TSMC won’t jump like memory makers do. AI Hardware Supply Chain: At Computex, Samsung and SK hynix showed next-gen HBM5 thermal-management designs, pushing cooling into the spotlight as memory stacks get denser. Physical AI Push: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang returned to Seoul for memory and robotics meetings, underscoring South Korea’s role as a physical AI testbed. Local Drone Compliance: ITRI became an authorized Green UAS evaluation body under a U.S. drone certification program, aiming to help Taiwan firms sell into global markets. Foxconn x Intel for AI Infrastructure: Foxconn and Intel plan next-gen AI data-center platforms, including Xeon-based racks, interconnects, cooling and energy efficiency, plus systems for factories and smart cities. Defense Tech: Taiwan plans to expand its anti-ship missile arsenal to over 1,800 by early 2029 as part of asymmetric defense against blockade or invasion. Data Center Backlash: Environmentalist Erin Brockovich launched a U.S. data-center tracker platform, spotlighting water and energy impacts.
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