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Taiwan’s anti-fraud app to launch full version in December
The Ministry of Digital Affairs in Taiwan will launch the full version of the Internet Fraud Reporting and Inquiry Network in December. The app, currently in testing, aims to combat investment and payment scams. Development costs have reached NT$13 million, with plans to improve search visibility.
2024/10/07 13:51
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MODA highlights Taiwan’s role in global internet traffic
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that Google, Microsoft, and Amazon will establish data centers in Taiwan. The country aims to become a global communications hub.
2024/09/27 11:15
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Taiwan’s tech industry faces AI bubble risk, says expert
At COMPUTEX 2024, amid industry celebration, Chien Lee-feng, former Google Taiwan head, cautioned against an impending AI bubble. His warnings highlighted the risks of Taiwan’s passive tech innovation and dependency on AI giants like NVIDIA.
2024/07/17 17:51
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KMT renamed on Google maps: A political stir
Explore the controversy surrounding the renaming of the Kuomintang to ’Mainland Kuomintang’ on Google Maps and Wikipedia, following a proposal to alter terminology in Taiwan’s legislative discussions, highlighting the political nuances of cross-strait relations.
2024/05/03 17:40
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Google expands in Taiwan with new R&D building
Google opens its second hardware R&D building in Banqiao, New Taipei City, establishing Taiwan as its largest hardware research base outside the U.S. The facility features over 50 labs and aims to foster hardware and AI innovations with global tech talent. The event was attended by prominent Taiwanese and American officials, highlighting Taiwan’s growing tech industry and Google’s commitment to investing in the region despite geopolitical concerns.
2024/04/26 13:15
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Accusefive concert draws 40K fans, boosts Yilan tourism
Experience the electrifying concert that made history in Yilan as Accusefive’s ’Around the New World’ tour drew over 40,000 fans, boosting local tourism and setting records. Witness the spectacle of 8,000 fireworks and the band’s unforgettable performances, including their chart-topping hits.
2024/03/18 13:50
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Google Taiwan unveils plan to boost AI literacy
Google Taiwan’s General Manager Tina Lin announced plans to boost AI development in Taiwan by focusing on talent nurturing, community strengthening, and industry innovation. The company will launch Gemini College, offer an AI literacy program on YouTube, and provide tools like Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Additionally, a Google Cloud Training program in 2024 aims to involve over 5,000 developers.
2024/03/14 14:30
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Solo travels on the rise as Google search for term doubles
Discover the growing trend of solo travel! Explore the reasons behind its rise, tips for first-time solo travelers, and the increasing popularity among older adults. From local getaways to luxurious international tours, solo travel offers a world of possibilities.
2024/02/18 12:30
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Santa soars over Taiwan sky on Christmas Eve, NORAD reports
Santa Claus flew over Taiwan’s skies on Christmas Eve, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). This tradition, dating back to 1955, began when a local newspaper misprinted a Santa hotline number, leading to NORAD’s predecessor’s number being inundated with calls from curious children. Rather than disappoint, the command started reporting Santa’s location. This year, Santa departed from the North Pole in a sleigh with the call-sign "HOHOHO," flying over Japan, Korea, China, and finally Taiwan. NORAD shares Santa’s flight trajectory, destinations, times, and the number of gifts distributed on their official website each Christmas Eve. They also rely on 1,100 to 1,200 volunteers to answer calls from children worldwide, receiving up to 260,000 calls in 2022. Platforms like Google and Flightradar24 also offer trackers to keep up with Santa’s movements.
2023/12/25 13:30
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KMT billboard turns landmark after political rift
A campaign billboard for Kuomintang’s (KMT) New Taipei legislative candidate Ye Yuan-zhi has unintentionally become a landmark on Google Maps, attracting a large number of visitors. The billboard gained attention after the breakdown of a collaboration between KMT and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), transforming it into a point of interest. Ye live-streamed a video showing workers altering the billboard by painting over TPP’s Ko Wen-je’s face and replacing it with that of KMT’s Hou Yu-ih’s running mate, Jaw Shaw-Kong. The video caption stated that supporters were angry and asked Ye to deal with the billboard immediately. The adjustment caught the attention of the digital community, with users on Google Maps leaving reviews describing it as "historic evidence of a breakup drama" and a "historic landmark" that may not remain for long.
2023/11/27 18:02
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ZARA寫「中國台灣」 王浩宇丟光商品:不道歉就拒買
桃園市前議員王浩宇繼年初被罷免之後,時隔近8個月,又宣布投入2022年高雄市三民區議員初選。近來王浩宇發現服裝品牌ZARA在Google搜尋結果,顯示為「ZARA Taiwan, China/中國台灣」,所以呼籲台灣人,若ZARA不道歉就拒買到倒閉。
2021/09/17 18:28
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海底撈「請勿收台」英文這樣翻 陸網友超崩潰
大陸一名網友到知名火鍋海底撈用餐時,發現桌上的告示牌「請勿收台」竟被翻譯成「do not accept Taiwan」,翻譯軟體的「菜英文」引起大陸網友熱議。
2019/01/29 11:58
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「Taiwan NEXT」=次要? 民進黨嗆:查翻譯
蔡英文競選團隊,高喊「Taiwan NEXT」,當成競選口號,卻有民眾寄信給國民黨,質疑這樣翻譯,會變成「台灣次等」或「次要」,英文老師解釋,這樣的用法,的確可以有很多不同解讀,至於民進黨中央則反嗆,去查查Google翻譯,就會知道「Taiwan NEXT」是什麼意思。
2011/08/23 13:10