Taiwan Aims to Cultivate 500,000 AI Talents by 2040, Become 'Smart Country'

President Lai Ching-te announced that Taiwan will actively promote the "AI New Ten Major Constructions" to transform the nation into a "smart country." This initiative aims to enhance Taiwan's global competitiveness and address the challenges of the new era.

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We will actively promote the "AI New Ten Major Constructions" to make all industries and people's lives utilize artificial intelligence, making them more advanced and upgraded.

Speaking via video at the 46th annual conference of the North America Taiwanese Professors Association, Lai highlighted the association's significant influence in academia and its role in showcasing Taiwan's determination to engage with the world. The conference's theme, "AI, Technology and Taiwan," reflects the attendees' concern and support for Taiwan's future development.

Lai emphasized Taiwan's crucial role in the global supply chain, particularly at the forefront of technological advancements in the artificial intelligence era. He stated that Taiwan has a responsibility to leverage its strengths and lead global technological progress with the spirit of "Taiwan Can Lead."

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We expect to cultivate at least 500,000 AI talents before 2040 and assist at least 1 million small and medium-sized enterprises in their intelligent transformation.

The government's goal is to foster a "smart country" by integrating AI into various industries and daily life. By 2040, Taiwan aims to train at least 500,000 AI professionals and assist at least 1 million small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation. Lai urged the academic leaders in attendance to provide valuable insights and support for Taiwan's intelligent development and the impact of AI on democracy, healthcare, and other fields.

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Taiwan is already the world's Taiwan. Especially now that human civilization has entered the great era of artificial intelligence, Taiwan stands at the forefront of technological development and plays a key role in the global supply chain.

Despite residing in the U.S. and Canada, the Taiwanese diaspora's enduring connection and concern for their homeland were acknowledged as a vital force for Taiwan's progress. Lai expressed confidence that through unity and collaboration, both domestically and abroad, Taiwan can overcome future challenges and safeguard its democracy, freedom, and prosperity.

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With the spirit of 'Taiwan Can Lead,' we have the responsibility to leverage our advantages and show our spirit to promote the technological development and progress of the world.