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Taiwan's Education Ministry Nurtures Smart Tech Talent: Bridging Schools and Universities

In a determined effort to prepare the next generation for a tech-centric future, Taiwan's Ministry of Education has embarked on an ambitious journey to seamlessly integrate AI education from primary to tertiary levels. Simultaneously, they are actively collaborating with industries to cultivate specialized talent in the realm of smart chip technology. Taiwan's Ministry of Education is taking significant strides to infuse AI education into the curricula of elementary and high schools. This strategic initiative aims to equip students with a profound comprehension of artificial intelligence concepts, thereby readying them for the swiftly changing technological landscape. Yet, the Ministry's dedication extends beyond the classroom. The tertiary education sphere is also central to the Ministry's vision. Collaborative endeavors with esteemed universities have given rise to workshops and programs that are tailored to cultivating expertise in smart chip systems and applications

Strengthened Mobile Payment Authentication in Taiwan Curbs Fraud and Scams

In response to rising concerns about credit card data breaches leading to fraudulent activities, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is taking decisive steps to fortify the security of mobile payments. Many individuals have fallen victim to scams involving compromised credit card information, with fraudsters exploiting this data to engage in unauthorized transactions or unauthorized loading of funds through mobile payment platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. The Banking Association has communicated with card-issuing institutions, directing them to ensure that requests to link credit cards with mobile payments are rigorously verified, permitting approval only if the linking device matches the one used for card application. The FSC, in its efforts to mitigate the risk of unauthorized mobile transactions and uphold the ethical obligations of credit card providers while safeguarding cardholders' rights, has reached out to various banks with a call to