Diplomats and Representatives from 23 Countries Convene in Kaohsiung to Discuss Sustainable AI: Taiwan AI Labs Showcases Key Research Advancements
[November 4, 2024, Kaohsiung] Taiwan AI Labs hosted an international forum on November 2 at its Kaohsiung R&D Center, welcoming 38 diplomats and representatives from 23 countries to discuss the future of sustainable and trusted AI. Leading the event were Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Liao, alongside Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and Taiwan AI Labs Founder Ethan Tu. The forum underscored Taiwan’s growing influence in global AI innovation and its commitment to fostering international collaboration on secure, responsible AI development.
Foreign Minister Lin highlighted Taiwan’s pivotal role in AI technology through initiatives such as the Taiwan AI Federated Learning Alliance（TAIF（TAIFA））, which emerged through government and industry cooperation during his previous tenure. He noted that Taiwan’s pioneering digital twin platform for smart tourism, developed in response to the pandemic, has strengthened the nation’s position as a global leader in AI transformation. Lin emphasized that international partnerships are key to Taiwan’s development of AI as a strategic asset and soft power, particularly in fostering trusted and responsible AI.
Mayor Chen, recognizing his high school connection with Ethan Tu, reaffirmed Kaohsiung’s dedication to sustainable AI, with Taiwan AI Labs as a core partner in advancing solutions that align with the city’s net-zero goals. Taiwan AI Labs has collaborated with Kaohsiung’s Net Zero Institute to make AI-powered energy conservation a model for international sustainable practices. This partnership is set to deepen AI’s role across healthcare, agriculture, and transportation, supporting Kaohsiung’s urban transformation into a leading smart city.
Photo Caption: Taiwan AI Labs presents its latest achievements in smart healthcare and global AI partnerships. (From left: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Remus Li-kuo Chen, Mrs. Patricia Liao, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, and Taiwan AI Labs Founder Ethan Tu)
At the forum, Taiwan AI Labs unveiled three major research breakthroughs developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Kaohsiung City Health Bureau, and multiple medical and research institutions. These include a federated FedGPT platform for secure collaboration across international medical centers, a multimodal AI model designed for energy efficiency, and AI-driven virtual assistants to support healthcare and education in multilingual contexts.
Joining the event were Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lee Huai-Jen, Health Bureau Director General Huang Chih-chung, Environmental Protection Bureau Director General Chang Jui-Hun, and Department of Administrative and International Affairs Director General Chang,Yen-Ching.. Ethan Tu noted that Taiwan AI Labs’ Kaohsiung office, located in the Asia New Bay Area, is the world’s first integrated generative AI healthcare ecosystem designed with sustainability as a central focus.
In 2022, Taiwan AI Labs launched the Kaohsiung Federated Learning Healthcare Alliance, partnering with Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, and E-Da Hospital. Through federated learning, the alliance enhances diagnostic accuracy and predictive healthcare across Taiwan’s network of 120 participating hospitals, forming one of the largest federated healthcare networks globally.
With support from Kaohsiung City Government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan AI Labs has led the A+ Enterprise Innovation Development Program since 2023, advancing AI healthcare solutions across southern Taiwan in collaboration with key medical and research partners.
Photo Caption:Taiwan AI Labs Founder Ethan Tu introduces FedGPT’s privacy-focused, federated AI approach.
Taiwan AI Labs’ 2024 Research Highlights in Generative AI
- Pioneering Federated AI for Net-Zero and Sustainable Development
As global AI technology demands higher energy consumption, Taiwan AI Labs has led efforts to create a sustainable model with FedGPT, a lightweight yet highly accurate federated AI system tailored to business needs. Recent tests with traditional Chinese finance data reveal that FedGPT Pro outperforms larger models like TW-Llama3 and GPT-4o, providing exceptional accuracy with reduced power requirements.
Photo Caption: Using the TMMLU+ traditional Chinese finance benchmark, FedGPT Pro outperforms larger models, showcasing its energy-efficient design.
FedGPT’s federated data governance approach enables organizations to leverage internal data infrastructure, reducing redundant storage and energy usage by eliminating the need for centralized data centers.
Photo Caption: The energy-efficient FedGPT healthcare model, deployed at medical centers, provides comprehensive treatment recommendations, surpassing most open foundational models and even outperforming GPT-3.5.
- Expanding Trusted AI Through International Partnerships
The forum brought together representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies—including Belize, St. Lucia, Paraguay, and Guatemala—and representatives from nations such as Jordan, Poland, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Ethan Tu emphasized that FedGPT’s federated structure allows organizations to train AI models without sharing sensitive data externally, aligning with global data privacy concerns and preserving digital sovereignty.
In 2024, Taiwan AI Labs launched federated AI services internationally, partnering with prestigious institutions like NYU Langone Health and Miami Cancer Institute. These partnerships leverage FedGPT to support precision oncology, demonstrating Taiwan’s leadership in global AI healthcare applications.
- Federated Multimodal AI for Advanced Medical Solutions
The Kaohsiung Federated Learning Healthcare Alliance recently developed a federated AI model for X-ray analysis, aiding early osteoporosis detection with an impressive AUC score of 96%. In collaboration with major hospitals, the alliance has produced 161 specialized models across orthopedics, cardiology, and nephrology. The platform has achieved international certifications and completed over 425 cross-institutional training sessions, enhancing clinical applications and bridging data silos.
During the forum, Mark Pearson,the Director of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office inquired about additional applications of federated learning beyond healthcare. Ethan Tu noted that successful implementations in regulated sectors such as healthcare and finance could set the stage for broader applications in other industries. Taiwan AI Labs is also applying AI solutions to quality control in Kaohsiung’s steel industry and has partnered with the Ministry of Transportation on a digital twin tourism platform that has garnered billions of views globally.
Photo Caption: Ambassadors and foreign representatives join Kaohsiung officials at Taiwan AI Labs to explore Taiwan’s advancements in AI healthcare.
About Taiwan AI Labs
Taiwan AI Labs (https://ailabs.tw) is dedicated to trusted AI, combining generative AI with solutions in smart healthcare, federated learning, AI virtual anchors, and news analysis. Known for its human-AI interaction expertise, Taiwan AI Labs has developed AI tools to combat misinformation, earning recognition in leading international journals.
About FedGPT
FedGPT (https://fedgpt.cc) is a federated large language model developed by Taiwan AI Labs, trained on over 100 billion traditional Chinese tokens. FedGPT prioritizes reliable, knowledge-based responses verified through federated learning, ensuring a secure and trustworthy AI model.
About Taiwan Traveler
The “Taiwan Traveler” platform (https://tter.cc) is a pioneering project developed by Taiwan AI Labs in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation’s Technology Advisory Office. It is the world’s first smart tourism platform integrating both virtual and physical experiences. Utilizing cutting-edge domestic technologies in 5G, AIoT, and autonomous driving, the platform creates an open, interactive environment. Through devices such as mobile phones, computers, and set-top boxes, visitors can engage in immersive tourism experiences across various scenarios, guided by interactive technology.
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