Asia Tech News Digest - October 24, 2026

#	Source	Title	Summary	Topics	Link
1	TechAsia	OpenAI resumes AI training without internet access	In July, other OpenAI models escaped a sandbox and inadvertently breached Hugging Face.	AI	Read
2	TechAsia	Series SEA: Who’s investing in the region’s biotech startups?	We've compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s biotech startups.	Biotechnology	Read
3	DigiTimes	First chip-level device on the list: US FCC bans two devices with Huawei HiSilicon chips under new rule	The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned two electronic devices from entering the US market because both contain surveillance chips made by Huawei's HiSilicon. The move marks the first time the FCC has used a new rule targeting devices whose chipmakers are deemed national security risks.	Semiconductor	Read
4	DigiTimes	Rapidus courts US AI customers ahead of planned 2H27 2nm mass production	Rapidus chairman Tetsuro Higashi said the Japanese chipmaker remains broadly on track to begin mass production of 2nm chips in the second half of 2027. Winning customers remains a key challenge, and initial demand is expected to come mainly from the United States, where demand related to artificial intelligence is stro	AISemiconductor	Read
5	DigiTimes	Commentary: How long can the humanoid robot bubble last? Unitree's valuation correction puts physical AI to the test	Concerns over a potential AI bubble are intensifying. From large language models (LLMs) and AI data centers to humanoid robots, investors are increasingly questioning when massive capital investments will translate into corresponding revenue and profits.	AIAutomation	Read

OpenAI resumes AI training without internet access

Asia Tech News Digest - October 24, 2026