Facing Super-Aged Society: Chio Erh-Tai - AI to Supplement Medical and Care Systems
Premier Chio Erh-Tai stated at the Greater South AI Smart Health Expo that the government is actively promoting various works of the Greater South New Silicon Valley to enhance the capabilities of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart health. He pointed out that to address the challenges of a super-aged society and low birth rates, AI must be accelerated in the fields of medical and care, and gradually integrated into people's daily lives.
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CNA reporter Chao Min-Ya Tainan, December 12th) The Greater South AI Smart Health Expo made its debut today, and Premier Chio Erh-Tai stated that the government is actively promoting various works of the Greater South New Silicon Valley, hoping to enhance the capabilities of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart health. He pointed out that to address the challenges of a super-aged society and low birth rates, AI must be accelerated in the fields of medical and care, and gradually integrated into people's daily lives.
The National Science and Technology Committee, together with the Digital Development Department, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Tainan City Government, held the Greater South AI Smart Health Expo at the Greater Tainan Exhibition Center over the next two days. Premier Chio Erh-Tai, Minister without Portfolio and Minister of the National Science and Technology Council Wu Cheng-Wen, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-Che, Minister of Digital Development Lin I-Ching, and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-Hsiang attended the opening ceremony.
In his speech, Chio Erh-Tai stated that the government is actively promoting the policy of balancing Taiwan with the island of artificial intelligence, hoping that technological and industrial development will no longer be concentrated in a single region. The Executive Yuan is promoting six regional industries and living circles, among which the 'Greater South New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan' is an important core of the national AI industry's southward layout. In the future, it is expected to become the dual engine for driving Taiwan's next wave of technological development together with the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Greater Silicon Valley'.
Chio Erh-Tai pointed out that the government continues to promote various works of the Greater South New Silicon Valley, hoping to enhance the capabilities of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart health. More importantly, it is to promote the landing of technology and technology transfer to private enterprises, helping industrial transformation. He emphasized that the goal of the new ten major AI construction projects is to create a smart life circle for all people, so that people can feel AI services in various fields, and share the results of technological progress and economic development.
Chio Erh-Tai stated that this exhibition showcases the application results of AI smart health, which is the concrete practice field of AI entering various industries, and is also the important concept of President Lai Ching-te's promotion of 'Healthy Taiwan' and 'Balanced Taiwan'. He further said that the introduction of AI cannot be delayed, and in the future, whether it is smart care, telemedicine, medical monitoring, or AI-assisted reading, it will be implemented in people's daily lives.
He gave an example that the government is promoting electronic medical records, not only striving to keep up with international standards, but also promoting cross-institutional medical record exchange to reduce the cost of repeated examinations and reduce the administrative burden of medical staff. The goal is to complete the construction of electronic medical record data for medical centers this year, expand to regional and local hospitals next year, and further cover primary medical care and health stations by 2028, using technology to create a safer and more convenient environment.
Chio Erh-Tai stated that the government will not only develop high technology, but the simultaneous development of small and medium-sized enterprises is equally important. The Executive Yuan has convened relevant ministries and hopes to complete the legislative procedures of the 'Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading Development Act' as soon as possible, with a budget of 8 years and 100 billion yuan. It is intended to guarantee the employment rights of workers and assist small and medium-sized enterprises in smoothly transforming and upgrading.
The National Science and Technology Committee, together with the Digital Development Department, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Tainan City Government, held the Greater South AI Smart Health Expo at the Greater Tainan Exhibition Center over the next two days. Premier Chio Erh-Tai, Minister without Portfolio and Minister of the National Science and Technology Council Wu Cheng-Wen, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-Che, Minister of Digital Development Lin I-Ching, and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-Hsiang attended the opening ceremony.
In his speech, Chio Erh-Tai stated that the government is actively promoting the policy of balancing Taiwan with the island of artificial intelligence, hoping that technological and industrial development will no longer be concentrated in a single region. The Executive Yuan is promoting six regional industries and living circles, among which the 'Greater South New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan' is an important core of the national AI industry's southward layout. In the future, it is expected to become the dual engine for driving Taiwan's next wave of technological development together with the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Greater Silicon Valley'.
Chio Erh-Tai pointed out that the government continues to promote various works of the Greater South New Silicon Valley, hoping to enhance the capabilities of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart health. More importantly, it is to promote the landing of technology and technology transfer to private enterprises, helping industrial transformation. He emphasized that the goal of the new ten major AI construction projects is to create a smart life circle for all people, so that people can feel AI services in various fields, and share the results of technological progress and economic development.
Chio Erh-Tai stated that this exhibition showcases the application results of AI smart health, which is the concrete practice field of AI entering various industries, and is also the important concept of President Lai Ching-te's promotion of 'Healthy Taiwan' and 'Balanced Taiwan'. He further said that the introduction of AI cannot be delayed, and in the future, whether it is smart care, telemedicine, medical monitoring, or AI-assisted reading, it will be implemented in people's daily lives.
He gave an example that the government is promoting electronic medical records, not only striving to keep up with international standards, but also promoting cross-institutional medical record exchange to reduce the cost of repeated examinations and reduce the administrative burden of medical staff. The goal is to complete the construction of electronic medical record data for medical centers this year, expand to regional and local hospitals next year, and further cover primary medical care and health stations by 2028, using technology to create a safer and more convenient environment.
Chio Erh-Tai stated that the government will not only develop high technology, but the simultaneous development of small and medium-sized enterprises is equally important. The Executive Yuan has convened relevant ministries and hopes to complete the legislative procedures of the 'Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading Development Act' as soon as possible, with a budget of 8 years and 100 billion yuan. It is intended to guarantee the employment rights of workers and assist small and medium-sized enterprises in smoothly transforming and upgrading.
FAQ
What is the purpose of the Greater South AI Smart Health Expo?
The purpose of the Greater South AI Smart Health Expo is to introduce AI technology into the fields of medical and care to address the challenges of an aging society and low birth rates.
How is the government introducing AI technology into the fields of medical and care?
The government is introducing AI technology into the fields of medical and care through various methods, including promoting electronic medical records, promoting cross-institutional medical record exchange, and showcasing the application results of AI technology.
What is the goal of the Greater South New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan?
The goal of the Greater South New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan is to enhance the capabilities of semiconductors, AI, and smart health, and to promote the practical application of technology and technology transfer to private enterprises.