Establishment Background

Background of the Department's Establishment

Global AI Investment Trends and Taiwan's Response:

  • From 2013 to 2021, there has been a significant increase in global corporate investment in AI, indicating the rapid application of AI technology in businesses and everyday life.
  • Taiwanese enterprises and government units have actively invested in the AI sector in response to the development of smart technology and smart cities.
  • The Taiwanese government established a Ministry of Digital Affairs to enhance the country's soft power in smart technology.

Demand for Cross-disciplinary AI Education:

  • Higher education institutions are central to cultivating smart technology professionals, but there is currently a significant gap in Taiwan in cross-disciplinary talent specialized in AI applications.
  • The demand for cross-disciplinary AI education stems from industrial development and local economic and societal needs.

Motivation and Objectives for Establishing the AI Department at Our School:

  • With multiple colleges and a need for further education among successful alumni, our school established the Bachelor's program in AI Technology and Innovative Design.
  • This new program aims to meet the diverse needs of the highly urbanized context of Taoyuan City and the substantial demand for AI technology professionals in our country's industry.
  • The program will focus on cross-disciplinary learning to meet the needs of students and professionals in AI applications.

International Collaboration and Industry Transformation:

  • CEOs of NVIDIA and AMD emphasized the importance of cross-disciplinary applications of AI and established collaborations with Taiwanese manufacturers.
  • The Taiwanese higher education system is reminded of the need to cultivate future talents capable of working across disciplines.

Curriculum Design and Innovative Education:

  • The curriculum will combine professional fields with AI technology, encouraging student creativity and innovation.
  • This program will promote cross-disciplinary thinking and collaboration by adopting the teaching design approach of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AI Institute.

Fig. Global Corporate Investment in Artificial Intelligence