President Lai: 'AI New Top 10 Construction' to Create Over NT$15 Trillion in Output Value by 2040
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has announced the 'AI New Top 10 Construction' as a national strategy. The goal is to generate over NT$15 trillion in output value and create 500,000 jobs by 2040. This is a crucial policy aimed at elevating Taiwan into an AI powerhouse.
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(CNA, Taipei, 13th, Reporter Yeh Su-ping) President Lai Ching-te, while receiving the winners and jury of the "Third IT Matters Awards" at the Presidential Office today, stated that the government is promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction." The goal is to create over NT$15 trillion in output value and 500,000 AI job opportunities by 2040, and to assist all industries in adopting AI tools to build a complete AI ecosystem, leading Taiwan into an era of comprehensive intelligence.
In his speech, President Lai first congratulated the winners of the Third "IT Matters Awards." Whether in nurturing talent, creating quality workplaces, promoting digital transformation, contributing to the open-source community, or using AI technology to prevent fraud, they all demonstrate that technology not only creates value but is also changing society and making life better.
President Lai commended the IMA Information Managers Association for encouraging more people to commit to promoting the development of Taiwan's information technology through establishing awards and recognition. Because of the winners' contributions, the seeds of innovation are blooming everywhere, making Taiwan's IT field vibrant and continuously growing, and giving Taiwan's technological power a more human touch.
The President mentioned that as AI and digital technology are rapidly changing the global economy and industrial development, the IT industry is a key pillar for promoting modern digital transformation. In addition to continuing to leverage Taiwan's advantages in semiconductors and ICT, it is crucial to transform information energy into a driving force for industrial upgrading and social progress.
The President explained that the government is promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction" with the goal of creating over NT$15 trillion in output value and 500,000 AI job opportunities by 2040, and assisting all industries in adopting AI tools to build a complete AI ecosystem, leading Taiwan into an era of comprehensive intelligence.
President Lai is deeply confident in the vision of promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction." He stated that according to the "World Digital Competitiveness Ranking" released by the IMD (International Institute for Management Development) in Switzerland last year, Taiwan ranked 10th globally, and its "Future readiness" ranked third in the world. He looks forward to combining the strengths of the government and industry under such outstanding achievements, and working together through public-private partnerships to continue striving for the nation's overall competitiveness.
The President pointed out that the government will actively carry out computing power construction and build a Taiwanese sovereign AI training corpus. Through smart government and data governance, it will ensure both data security and innovation. It will also be a strong supporter of the industry, and the Ministry of Digital Affairs will integrate five major policy resources: "computing power," "data," "talent," "marketing," and "funding," to create a healthier development environment for the industry.
The President stated that the achievements of the winners present are an important foundation for Taiwan's digital national strength. He once again congratulated all the winners and thanked the jury for their professionalism and dedication. He hopes that everyone will work together to create more value for the IT industry and allow Taiwan to maintain a leading position in the global technology competition. (Edited by: Chang Jo-yao) 1150413
(CNA, Taipei, 13th, Reporter Yeh Su-ping) President Lai Ching-te, while receiving the winners and jury of the "Third IT Matters Awards" at the Presidential Office today, stated that the government is promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction." The goal is to create over NT$15 trillion in output value and 500,000 AI job opportunities by 2040, and to assist all industries in adopting AI tools to build a complete AI ecosystem, leading Taiwan into an era of comprehensive intelligence.
In his speech, President Lai first congratulated the winners of the Third "IT Matters Awards." Whether in nurturing talent, creating quality workplaces, promoting digital transformation, contributing to the open-source community, or using AI technology to prevent fraud, they all demonstrate that technology not only creates value but is also changing society and making life better.
President Lai commended the IMA Information Managers Association for encouraging more people to commit to promoting the development of Taiwan's information technology through establishing awards and recognition. Because of the winners' contributions, the seeds of innovation are blooming everywhere, making Taiwan's IT field vibrant and continuously growing, and giving Taiwan's technological power a more human touch.
The President mentioned that as AI and digital technology are rapidly changing the global economy and industrial development, the IT industry is a key pillar for promoting modern digital transformation. In addition to continuing to leverage Taiwan's advantages in semiconductors and ICT, it is crucial to transform information energy into a driving force for industrial upgrading and social progress.
The President explained that the government is promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction" with the goal of creating over NT$15 trillion in output value and 500,000 AI job opportunities by 2040, and assisting all industries in adopting AI tools to build a complete AI ecosystem, leading Taiwan into an era of comprehensive intelligence.
President Lai is deeply confident in the vision of promoting the "AI New Top 10 Construction." He stated that according to the "World Digital Competitiveness Ranking" released by the IMD (International Institute for Management Development) in Switzerland last year, Taiwan ranked 10th globally, and its "Future readiness" ranked third in the world. He looks forward to combining the strengths of the government and industry under such outstanding achievements, and working together through public-private partnerships to continue striving for the nation's overall competitiveness.
The President pointed out that the government will actively carry out computing power construction and build a Taiwanese sovereign AI training corpus. Through smart government and data governance, it will ensure both data security and innovation. It will also be a strong supporter of the industry, and the Ministry of Digital Affairs will integrate five major policy resources: "computing power," "data," "talent," "marketing," and "funding," to create a healthier development environment for the industry.
The President stated that the achievements of the winners present are an important foundation for Taiwan's digital national strength. He once again congratulated all the winners and thanked the jury for their professionalism and dedication. He hopes that everyone will work together to create more value for the IT industry and allow Taiwan to maintain a leading position in the global technology competition. (Edited by: Chang Jo-yao) 1150413