Harnessing Collective Intelligence to Advance the Value of AI Cybersecurity

As artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to advance and become mainstream, cybersecurity risks in enterprise operations and cross-domain applications are also on the rise. In this context, safeguarding trade secrets and sensitive data has become an even more pressing concern.

While AI can significantly enhance product innovation and strengthen competitiveness, it can also be a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. Generative AI, designed to harness collective intelligence, carries the risk of inadvertently exposing trade secrets through improper use and raises critical concerns about the trustworthiness, reliability, and usability of both raw and derived data. In response, governments and major enterprises worldwide are actively advancing the concept and local implementation of Sovereign AI.

Sovereign AI operates much like a private cloud. It spreads operational knowledge across departments, facilitating paradigm shifts without exposing critical information to competitors. At the same time, the cross-domain nature of ICT systems is blurring traditional boundaries, making hidden risks even harder to detect and control.

With Sovereign AI, enterprises retain control over their own algorithms and training datasets. This autonomy allows them to identify and patch vulnerabilities in their ICT systems, thereby broadening and deepening cybersecurity defenses.

The Hon Hai Research Institute is tasked with advancing emerging technologies and driving innovation for the Hon Hai Technology Group. In recent years, it has demonstrated strong research capabilities and tangible results in cross-domain AI cybersecurity. I hope the Institute’s continued commitment, through its own research and through its long-standing collaborations with world-leading research institutions, will help disseminate knowledge across Taiwan’s industries and universities, while highlighting the value of Taiwan’s high-tech sector and talent on the global stage.