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| 1 | TechAsia | Why AI is making old programming languages stronger | TypeScript creator Anders Hejlsberg explains why AI tools favor established programming languages, and how deterministic testing keeps AI code reliable. | AI | Read |
| 2 | DigiTimes | Samsung deepens humanoid push with new robotics lab | Samsung Electronics has begun operating a dedicated physical AI research lab focused on humanoid control and manipulation, according to South Korean news outlet Edaily . The move extends its robotics push from hardware investment into the AI and control technologies needed for robots to operate in real-world environmen | ElectronicsAIAutomation | Read |
| 3 | TechAsia | How Uber uses 200 million users to survive the AI era | Andrew Macdonald discusses the risks from self-driving fleets, AI ride-hailing agents, and rising compute costs inside Uber. | AI | Read |
| 4 | DigiTimes | South Korea's NPS backs AI optical link amid US scrutiny | South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) has drawn fresh attention after joining a cornerstone investment in the Hong Kong IPO of Chinese optical communications maker Zhongji Innolight. The investment came at a time when the company had already been placed on the US Department of Defense's list of Chinese Military | AISemiconductor | Read |
| 5 | DigiTimes | Analysis: China's AI chip ambitions collide with Ajinomoto's 95% grip on ABF film | China's semiconductor self-reliance campaign is moving beyond lithography machines and advanced processors into less visible materials that can be just as difficult to replace. Ajinomoto Build-up Film, or ABF, has become the latest pressure point. | SemiconductorAI | Read |
| 6 | TechAsia | LG Electronics to train humanoid robots with Nvidia software | The robots will train in a simulated factory modeled on LG’s Tennessee washing machine plant. | ElectronicsAutomation | Read |
| 7 | EETAsia | Silicon Motion SSD Reference Design Kit Targeted at AI Infra | The platform enables enterprise SSDs to serve as a persistent memory layer supporting KV cache offload and autonomous AI agents. The post Silicon Motion SSD Reference Design Kit Targeted at AI Infra appeared first on EE Times Asia . | AI | Read |
| 8 | EETAsia | Chiplets Offer a Scalable Compute Strategy for Software-defined Vehicles | As automotive compute demands accelerate, chiplet architectures offer scalable performance without sacrificing cost, software reuse, or reliability. The post Chiplets Offer a Scalable Compute Strategy for Software-defined Vehicles appeared first on EE Times Asia . | Semiconductor | Read |
| 9 | NikkeiAsia | Designer denim and AI concierges: Japan's konbini put a new face forward | Designer denim and AI concierges: Japan's konbini put a new face forward | AI | Read |
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Why AI is making old programming languages stronger
TypeScript creator Anders Hejlsberg explains why AI tools favor established programming languages, and how deterministic testing keeps AI code reliable.
Asia Tech News Digest - August 18, 2026
Generated: 2026-08-18 08:00 UTC · Sources: 4 websites monitored