In response to rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the government would continue promoting net zero technology innovation by leveraging Taiwan’s semiconductor and information and communications technology (ICT) clusters to turn laboratory research into actionable solutions, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday.
Speaking at the Net Zero Tech International Contest, Lai said that most global carbon reduction achievements rely on the expanded application of mature technologies.
However, achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while addressing the surge in power demand driven by AI deployment would require novel materials, energy systems and production methods, along with improvements in computing performance and energy efficiency, he said.
Photo: Tien Yu-hua, Taipei Times
Taiwan boasts comprehensive semiconductor, ICT and precision manufacturing clusters, complemented by robust research capacity and resilient supply chains, enabling the nation to integrate research with manufacturing power to develop globally competitive net zero technologies, Lai said.
The government would continue to invest in key technologies and connect resources from industry, government, academia and research institutions, he said.
By providing testing environments, industrial partnerships and startup support, the government aims to help promising research outcomes move beyond laboratories and become net zero solutions that industries can adopt and international markets demand, he said.
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