Kevin O'Connell Visits Taiwan for Space Talent Program and Commercial Space Insights
INSIDE 硬塞 AI3d agoBusinessINSIDE reports that the global space economy is accelerating, with low-Earth orbit satellites, orbital data centers, and commercial supply chains becoming key areas of competition. Taiwan already has a position in the space supply chain, but still needs talent in policy, diplomacy, and business strategy. The Taiwan space affairs youth talent program will host Kevin M. O'Connell, former U.S. space commerce official, with applications open until June 5, 2026.
Is Your Data in Taiwan? Cross-Border Transfer Risks in Asia-Pacific Data Deployment
INSIDE 硬塞 AI4d agoCommentaryUsing the Grab acquisition debate as context, the article says offshore data storage is now normal for digital services. The real issue is not whether data stays in Taiwan, but whether the storage jurisdiction has strong legal protections, oversight, and remedies. Singapore is presented as a case worth examining for Asia-Pacific data deployment and cross-border transfer risk assessment.
From Map Data to National Security: A Deep Dive into Amap Risks in Taiwan★ 74
INSIDE 硬塞 AI4d agoRegulationINSIDE examines how China’s Amap has become controversial in Taiwan beyond ordinary mapping or navigation use. The article says its service relies on user data and AI-based inference rather than full official data integrations. That model could send movement traces and behavioral signals back to China, creating risks for hybrid warfare intelligence, influence operations, and Taiwan’s broader governance of map data and digital infrastructure.
Budget Cuts and Acceptance Disputes May Stall Taiwan’s Counter-Drone Shift
INSIDE 硬塞 AI5d agoCommentaryThe article examines Taiwan’s counter-drone modernization amid budget cuts and unresolved acceptance disputes. It argues that while foreign and domestic defense firms study combat data in Ukraine, Taiwan must build its own counter-drone and electronic warfare datasets. The larger issue is not only whether individual systems pass review, but whether local testing, technical iteration, and operational doctrine can keep developing.
Debunking the “On-Premises Equals Safe” Myth in Digital Sovereignty
INSIDE 硬塞 AI5d agoCommentaryThe piece frames Taiwan’s digital sovereignty debate through war and earthquake scenarios. It challenges the assumption that keeping infrastructure on premises automatically means safety. In an era of rising compute demands, the core issue for public agencies is not only where systems are hosted, but whether essential national services can survive physical disruption and continue operating under extreme conditions.
Taiwan's First National Space Launch Site Faces EIA Hurdles, Targets 2034 Orbit
INSIDE 硬塞 AI8d agoHardwareTaiwan's National Space Organization (TASA) faced a setback as the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its Jiupeng launch site was sent back for corrections due to insufficient air pollution and noise evaluations. The project is critical for Taiwan's space autonomy, aiming to launch a 200kg-class satellite into orbit by 2034. TASA must address ecological and local community concerns before proceeding.
「當我們要求加快量產，就應該分擔投資」蘇姿丰親解 AMD 百億美元的台灣佈局邏輯★ 75
INSIDE 硬塞 AI11d agoBusinessAMD 執行長蘇姿丰透露在台灣投資百億美元的背後邏輯。她指出，AMD 積極採用 2.5D、3D 及 CoWoS、EFB 等先進封裝技術，當要求合作夥伴加速量產時，AMD 理應共同分擔投資。這筆百億資金不僅是實質支持，更是對台灣頂尖半導體技術投下的巨大信任票。