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In Tech Latest, Nikkei Asia brings you regular updates on the freshest technology news from Asia. From semiconductors to space travel, our team of local reporters are here to keep you up-to-date on the tech trends that matter.

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

In this episode, Shotaro speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tsubasa Suruga about Panasonic's transform... more

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

In this episode, Katey speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about why the AI boom is driv... more

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

In this episode, Shotaro speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about Lenovo's efforts to u... more

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

In this episode, Katey speaks with Australia correspondent Shaun Turton about how drones and AI are... more

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Recent Guests

Lauly Li
Tech correspondent
Nikkei Asia
Episode: Why AI's next chapter belongs to CPUs
Shaun Turton
Correspondent in Sydney
Nikkei Asia
Episode: The startups giving Australia’s working dogs a high-tech hand
Annie Cheng-Ting-Fang
Tech correspondent in Taipei
Nikkei Asia
Episode: Why Google, Tesla and AMD are turning to Samsung for AI chips
Cheng Ting Fang
Chief Tech Correspondent, also known as Annie
Nikkei Asia
Episode: [Rebroadcast]: China's chip tool supply chain, retooled
Lorretta Chen
Hong Kong correspondent and financial market specialist
Nikkei Asia
Episode: AI stock trading gains ground across Asia
Annie Cheng Ting-Fang
Chief tech correspondent, Nikkei Asia
Nikkei Asia
Episode: China's chip tool supply chain, retooled
Cheng Ting-Fang
Tech correspondent in Taipei
Nikkei Asia
Episode: Taiwan chip industry looks to avoid energy and helium shortage
Wataru Suzuki
Shanghai reporter covered the National People's Congress
Nikkei Asia
Episode: China prepares for AI-powered economy in new 5-year plan
Sayan Chakraborty
Bangalore reporter
Nikkei Asia
Episode: Why India wants AI to be sovereign

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Shotaro Tani
Host of Tech Latest
Katey Creel
Host of Tech Latest

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Why AI's next chapter belongs to CPUs
Q: Is this shift to more CPU usage in AI changing the landscape for the architecture in the chip supply chain?
Yes, the shift elevates the importance of CPUs and memory, potentially rebalancing CPU/GPU ratios and pushing more focus on energy-efficient designs like ARM alongside traditional X86, which in turn affects procurement and capacity planning across the supply chain.
Why AI's next chapter belongs to CPUs
Q: So what are some examples of inference? And why does it need different hardware than training?
Inference relies on applying trained models to new data, requiring efficient CPU-driven orchestration and tool usage, while GPUs continue to handle parallel computations; CPUs thus play a central coordinating role in AI applications.
The startups giving Australia’s working dogs a high-tech hand
Q: So what are some of those startups doing and how close are they to putting these dogs on the couch?
Startups are using drones for day-to-day farm tasks, solar-powered smart collars to monitor cows, and AI to integrate data across systems, which can replace or augment labor in expansive properties and improve efficiency. Drone tech is becoming more affordable and capable, enabling remote monitoring, herd movements, and health tracking.
[Rebroadcast]: China's chip tool supply chain, retooled
Q: How is the US responding to China's progress, and what role might allies play under measures like the Match Act?
The discussion outlines that allies' alignment is challenging and that if only US firms tighten controls while others do not, the effectiveness diminishes; success hinges on broad, coordinated action across multiple nations.
[Rebroadcast]: China's chip tool supply chain, retooled
Q: So what are some of the biggest hurdles China still faces in nurturing a fully domestic chip tool ecosystem?
Annie explains that while progress is tangible, China's domestic makers lag behind global leaders in throughput and capabilities, and the country remains reliant on foreign components for certain critical steps, necessitating a two-track approach of domestic development and selective foreign sourcing.

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What is Tech Latest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-focused news show with a strong emphasis on Asia, covering semiconductors, AI, policy, and energy as they intersect with technology. Episodes frequently thread together regulatory dynamics, corporate strategy, and regional market shifts, often featuring on-the-ground reporting from Nikkei Asia's correspondents across Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Notable strengths include timely takes on CXMT IPOs, OpenClaw and AI agent ecosystems, and the intersection of technology with geopolitics and energy security, making it a practical listen for listeners who want context on how policy and markets shape tech supply chains and innovation.

What makes this program stand out is its consistent blend of macro trends (AI, 5-year plans, energy... more

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