{"id":42294,"date":"2025-11-23T17:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T12:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=42294"},"modified":"2025-11-23T17:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T12:28:31","slug":"google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"Google AI Engineering Centre Taiwan: Largest Hardware Hub Outside U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Google_AI_engineering_centre_Taiwan_Google_opens_its_largest_AI_hardware_hub_outside_the_US_in_Taipei_focusing_on_TPUs_AI_infrastructure_and_global_cloud_services\" >Google AI engineering centre Taiwan: Google opens its largest AI hardware hub outside the U.S. in Taipei, focusing on TPUs, AI infrastructure, and global cloud services.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Google_Opens_Major_AI_Hardware_Engineering_Centre_in_Taiwan\" >Google Opens Major AI Hardware Engineering Centre in Taiwan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Focus_on_AI_Hardware_and_TPU_Integration\" >Focus on AI Hardware and TPU Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Scale_and_Workforce_Expansion\" >Scale and Workforce Expansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Strategic_Significance_Tech_Geopolitics\" >Strategic Significance: Tech &amp; Geopolitics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Global_Impact_of_the_Hub\" >Global Impact of the Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Security_Trust_Taiwans_Role\" >Security &amp; Trust: Taiwan\u2019s Role<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Strategic_Alliance_in_Technology\" >Strategic Alliance in Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Boost_for_Taiwans_Global_Tech_Leadership\" >Boost for Taiwan\u2019s Global Tech Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Implications_for_AI_and_Cloud_Services\" >Implications for AI and Cloud Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Geopolitical_Secure_AI_Ecosystem\" >Geopolitical Secure AI Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Googles_Presence_in_Taiwan\" >Google\u2019s Presence in Taiwan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Taiwans_Semiconductor_Significance\" >Taiwan\u2019s Semiconductor Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Geopolitical_Tech_Tensions\" >Geopolitical Tech Tensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/google-ai-engineering-centre-taiwan\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AI_engineering_centre_Taiwan_Google_opens_its_largest_AI_hardware_hub_outside_the_US_in_Taipei_focusing_on_TPUs_AI_infrastructure_and_global_cloud_services\"><\/span>Google AI engineering centre Taiwan: Google opens its largest AI hardware hub outside the U.S. in Taipei, focusing on TPUs, AI infrastructure, and global cloud services.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Opens_Major_AI_Hardware_Engineering_Centre_in_Taiwan\"><\/span>Google Opens Major AI Hardware Engineering Centre in Taiwan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant strategic development, <strong>Google<\/strong> has inaugurated its largest <strong>AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre<\/strong> outside the United States, situated in <strong>Taipei, Taiwan<\/strong>.  This move underscores Google\u2019s deepening commitment to AI development, particularly in hardware, and highlights Taiwan\u2019s growing stature as a global innovation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_AI_Hardware_and_TPU_Integration\"><\/span>Focus on AI Hardware and TPU Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new centre is dedicated to <strong>integrating Google\u2019s proprietary Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)<\/strong> \u2014 specialized AI chips \u2014 into server boards and data\u2011centre hardware. Engineers at this facility will design, test, and refine AI\u2011specific hardware architecture to support Google\u2019s cloud computing and machine learning operations globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_and_Workforce_Expansion\"><\/span>Scale and Workforce Expansion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google expects to employ several <strong>hundred engineers<\/strong> at this new hub. The establishment marks a tripling in the size of its Taiwan-based infrastructure engineering team since 2020. This centre adds to Google\u2019s existing presence in Taiwan, which already includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A data centre operating since 2013 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two hardware hubs focused on consumer electronics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investments in undersea communication cables to strengthen global connectivity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Significance_Tech_Geopolitics\"><\/span>Strategic Significance: Tech &amp; Geopolitics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The timing of this investment is strategic. Taiwan is widely regarded as a <strong>trusted partner in the global semiconductor ecosystem<\/strong>, especially due to its role in chip manufacturing through <strong>TSMC<\/strong>, the world-leading contract chipmaker. At the opening ceremony, <strong>Taiwan\u2019s President Lai Ching\u2011te<\/strong> called the investment a signal of global confidence in Taiwan\u2019s technological reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the U.S. perspective, <strong>Raymond Greene<\/strong>, the head of the American Institute in Taiwan (effectively the U.S. embassy), described the centre\u2019s inauguration as ushering in \u201ca new golden age\u201d of U.S.\u2013Taiwan economic relations. The investment reinforces not just commercial collaboration but also <strong>technology sovereignty<\/strong> and <strong>secure AI development<\/strong> outside adversarial power blocs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Impact_of_the_Hub\"><\/span>Global Impact of the Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google\u2019s Taipei centre will develop hardware that supports its global infrastructure. According to Google, systems designed there will be deployed in its data centres worldwide to power services ranging from <strong>YouTube<\/strong> and <strong>Search<\/strong> to advanced AI initiatives like its <strong>Gemini<\/strong> models. The facility is more than just an R&amp;D lab \u2014 it is positioned as a keystone for a broader AI ecosystem that combines design, testing, and global deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Trust_Taiwans_Role\"><\/span>Security &amp; Trust: Taiwan\u2019s Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taiwan\u2019s democratic governance and stable business environment make it a compelling location for such critical infrastructure. Leaders in Taiwan have expressed security concerns about relying on AI systems developed by authoritarian states, particularly warning against Chinese AI platforms like DeepSeek.  By contrast, Google\u2019s investment is being framed as a step toward <strong>secure, trustworthy AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Google-AI-engineering-centre-Taiwan\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Google AI engineering centre Taiwan\" title=\"Google AI engineering centre Taiwan\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google AI engineering centre Taiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Alliance_in_Technology\"><\/span>Strategic Alliance in Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google\u2019s new engineering centre signals a <strong>significant strengthening of the U.S.\u2013Taiwan tech partnership<\/strong>. By placing its largest hardware AI hub outside the U.S. in Taiwan, Google is recognizing the island\u2019s critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain. This aligns closely with U.S. strategic interest in ensuring robust, secure AI infrastructure beyond adversarial geographies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_for_Taiwans_Global_Tech_Leadership\"><\/span>Boost for Taiwan\u2019s Global Tech Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Taiwan, hosting this facility reinforces its reputation as a <strong>global innovation centre<\/strong>. With world-leading firms like Google choosing to invest deeply in its talent and infrastructure, Taiwan\u2019s position in AI and semiconductor ecosystems becomes even more central. This could lead to enhanced investments, talent inflow, and strengthened geopolitical leverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_AI_and_Cloud_Services\"><\/span>Implications for AI and Cloud Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The centre\u2019s work on integrating TPUs into server boards and developing reliable, large-scale AI hardware will directly impact <strong>Google Cloud\u2019s performance and reliability<\/strong>. For students preparing for government exams, this news highlights how technological infrastructure is evolving, which may feature in questions on global tech trends, supply chains, and international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Secure_AI_Ecosystem\"><\/span>Geopolitical Secure AI Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of increasing concerns about AI security, particularly regarding dependencies on Chinese technology, the centre reinforces a <strong>trusted and secure AI development pathway<\/strong>. It also reflects how democracies are investing in critical technologies to mitigate geopolitical risks associated with AI supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Googles_Presence_in_Taiwan\"><\/span>Google\u2019s Presence in Taiwan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google has had a strong presence in Taiwan for years. Its first data centre in Asia Pacific was established on the island in 2013.  Over time, Google has expanded R&amp;D operations in Taiwan, especially in hardware.  In 2024, Google opened a second building in its TPark campus in New Taipei City, marking a further expansion of its hardware engineering operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taiwans_Semiconductor_Significance\"><\/span>Taiwan\u2019s Semiconductor Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taiwan is home to <strong>TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest contract chipmaker. TSMC manufactures advanced semiconductors for a wide range of global companies, including those building AI accelerators like NVIDIA and Google\u2019s TPUs. This makes Taiwan a linchpin in the global supply chain for AI hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Tech_Tensions\"><\/span>Geopolitical Tech Tensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tech investments in Taiwan have broader geopolitical implications. Given the complex cross-strait relationship with China, and rising U.S.\u2013China competition in technology, Taiwan&#8217;s role as a stable, trustworthy base for critical infrastructure is increasingly valued. Google\u2019s investment not only boosts its AI capabilities but also signals support for a secure and democratically aligned technological partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td>Google has opened its <strong>largest AI hardware engineering centre outside the U.S.<\/strong> in Taipei, Taiwan. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td>The centre will focus on <strong>TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) integration<\/strong> into servers and AI-specific hardware. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td>Several hundred engineers will work there, <strong>tripling Google\u2019s Taiwan infrastructure team<\/strong> since 2020. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td>The move bolsters the <strong>U.S.\u2013Taiwan tech alliance<\/strong>, with geopolitical importance amid global AI competition. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td>Taiwan\u2019s role as a <strong>secure and trusted AI infrastructure hub<\/strong> is being reinforced, given its democratic governance and leadership in semiconductors.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google AI engineering centre Taiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is the new Google AI hardware engineering centre in Taiwan?<\/strong><br>Google\u2019s latest AI hardware engineering centre in Taipei is the largest outside the U.S., focused on designing and integrating Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) into servers and data-centre hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Why did Google choose Taiwan for this AI centre?<\/strong><br>Taiwan is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and offers a stable, democratic environment, making it ideal for secure AI infrastructure development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. How many engineers will work at the new centre?<\/strong><br>The centre is expected to employ several hundred engineers, tripling Google\u2019s Taiwan-based infrastructure engineering team since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. What is the significance of TPUs in Google\u2019s AI ecosystem?<\/strong><br>TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) are specialized chips designed to accelerate machine learning and AI workloads, powering Google Cloud, Search, YouTube, and AI models like Gemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. How does this investment affect U.S.\u2013Taiwan relations?<\/strong><br>It strengthens the U.S.\u2013Taiwan tech partnership, signaling support for Taiwan as a reliable AI and semiconductor hub while enhancing secure AI infrastructure outside adversarial regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Will the hardware developed in Taiwan be used globally?<\/strong><br>Yes, systems designed in Taiwan will support Google\u2019s data centres worldwide, improving cloud performance and AI infrastructure globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. 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