VivaTech 2025 and the 20 AI Factories

VivaTech 2025 in Paris yesterday, June 11th, 2025, marking my first European view after two in Taipei and one in the U.S. Huang outlined the European Union’s plan to build 20 AI factories, highlighting 13 key hubs: Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Spain), Jülich Supercomputing Center (Germany), GENCI/CEA (France), CINECA (Italy), CSC (Finland), GRNET (Greece), Linköping University … Continue reading VivaTech 2025 and the 20 AI Factories

WWDC25 and Digital ID

Apple’s 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference #WWDC25 really blew me away with its seamless fusion of technology and human-centered design. The conference unveiled iOS 19, an advanced Apple Intelligence, and tighter integration across its device ecosystem. Siri has become smarter, with conversations that feel as natural as chatting with a friend. The upgrades to AR/VR and … Continue reading WWDC25 and Digital ID

The Crisis of Liberal Democracy I See: From Drones to Immigration

I’ve always believed that the openness and equality of liberal democracy are the bedrock of our society, but I also see clearly that this openness is exposing us to serious risks. When confronted with forces that hold opposing values—whether the military strategies of hostile regimes or the social pressures of cultural differences—the rules of liberal … Continue reading The Crisis of Liberal Democracy I See: From Drones to Immigration

When Democracy Meets Moral and Economic Limits

In today’s discourse on public economics, I often sense that a fundamental question is being overlooked- does democracy, in its current form, encourage a systemic evasion of fiscal and moral responsibility? This isn’t an anti-democratic stance, but rather an honest interrogation of its structural incentives. Democracy grants us the freedom to choose. Yet, it often … Continue reading When Democracy Meets Moral and Economic Limits