Taiwan classifies semiconductors, AI as high-energy industries, launches decarbonization project

<p class="P1" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:408;172-579">Taiwan's government has recently begun classifying the semiconductor and AI industries as high-energy consumption industries in recent documents. This marks a notable development, as the manufacturing sector in general moves toward improving energy efficiency and eliminating toxic materials and waste products in pursuit of more eco-friendly measures to lessen the impact of climate change.