According to reports from domestic media, Taiwan Semiconductor's Chairman and CEO, Wei Zhejia, stated at a meeting that the demand for Hardware and software integration to power the next generation of AI devices is increasing. Multifunctional Machinery is the key direction for the future.

Wei Zhejia revealed that during a conversation with one of the world's richest individuals a few days ago, the person mentioned that multifunctional Machinery is the direction to work towards, rather than Automobiles. Although he did not mention the person's name, the market speculates it to be the global richest person and Tesla's CEO, Musk. Wei Zhejia continued, stating that the person is most worried about the lack of chip supply, to which Wei reassured him not to be anxious, as long as he is willing to pay, the chips will be available.

Wei Zhejia mentioned that over the past two months, discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor's top customers revealed that the most recurring Topic among customers regarding the Industry is 'AI and AI applications.' He believes that Robotics, combining Semiconductors, software, and precision Machinery, is the best representation of AI applications, and in the future, Robots can also deeply integrate into daily life, assisting with household chores, automated production, and more.

He continued by stating that Drones are an area where the company has an advantage, and attention should be focused on how to integrate precision Machinery and software in relevant aspects. It is a very critical field with broad applications, capable of assisting people in various measurements, providing various services, and carrying products in the future. Additionally, he emphasized that the third critical area is the development of advanced Energy technologies and optimizing water and electricity usage using AI.