The announcement came from a collaborative project led by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Computex. Partnering with the Taiwanese government, Foxconn, and TSMC, Nvidia will build “the first giant AI supercomputer” in Taiwan. This “AI factory,” powered by 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs and infrastructure from Foxconn’s Big Innovation Company, will provide crucial resources for Taiwan’s growing AI ecosystem, benefiting a wide range of users from researchers to established businesses.
Nvidia detailed how Foxconn will utilize the AI supercomputer to boost automation and efficiency across its smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing divisions, aiming to connect various stakeholders for AI-driven growth.
The company also stated that Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) will use the supercomputer to supply AI cloud computing resources to Taiwan’s tech ecosystem, hoping to accelerate AI development and adoption across sectors.
Furthermore, Nvidia reported that TSMC researchers plan to leverage the system for R&D, expecting “orders-of-magnitude faster performance” compared to previous systems. The AI factory, according to Nvidia, will aid smart city initiatives by optimizing connected transportation and other public infrastructure to improve quality of life in Taiwan.
For smart electric vehicles, the AI infrastructure will enable advanced driver-assistance systems, enhancing safety. In manufacturing, AI-driven analytics, automation, and digital twin technologies will streamline operations and speed up product iteration, Nvidia noted. The press release quoted NSTC head Wu Cheng-Wen (吳誠文) saying, “Our plan is to create an AI-focused industrial ecosystem in southern Taiwan.”