AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor Supply Chain & Taiwan: Wall Street kept turning bullish on TSMC, with Susquehanna lifting its target to $575 and Bank of America to $590, citing AI-driven demand and TSMC’s advanced-node edge. US–Taiwan Industrial Link: TSMC and Amkor signed a 10-year Arizona partnership to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and testing, aiming to cut time-to-market for HPC/AI systems. AI Hardware & Markets: Apple’s average ~20% price hikes (Macs, iPads, Vision Pro) rattled Asia after memory-chip shortages worsened, while analysts also debated whether AI capex will cool. Cyber & AI Security: Jefferies warned the biggest AI-rally risk may be funding returns, not chip supply, as hyperscalers and model makers face mounting cybersecurity pressure. Education Tech: AI smart glasses are being used to cheat on exams in Taiwan and South Korea, pushing schools to tighten controls. Biodiversity in Taiwan: Taiwan’s biodiversity institute reported 17 new bird species and five new bat species on Green Island, using ultrasonic detection for bats. Workplace Safety: Taiwan’s Executive Yuan probe found workplace bullying in the Office of Trade Negotiations and will decide disciplinary action next week.
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