TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's leading broadcaster TVBS showcased groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) technology at February's Taiwan Elasticsearch Technique Forum (全球使用量最大的向量資料庫Elasticsearch論壇), the world's premier vector database conference. Vice Director Joe Wu (吳楨文) of TVBS AI Future Technology Department (AI未來科技部) unveiled an innovative news production tool created through partnerships with AI Wize and Elastic. The presentation highlighted how traditional media companies are embracing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize journalism workflows.
TVBS achieved a historic milestone by surpassing Yahoo to become Taiwan's most-visited news website, with ComScore, the global web traffic measurement authority, confirming the broadcaster's dominance in January and March. The achievement underscores TVBS's digital transformation success as traditional media adapts to online consumption patterns. President Sheena Liu (劉文硯) positioned artificial intelligence as the driving force behind workplace evolution, emphasizing how AI technology enhances both operational efficiency and creative innovation across the organization.
TVBS's News department (新聞部) deployed sophisticated AI tools equipped with intuitive visual interfaces and advanced translation capabilities, slashing operational time by 50% to 67% across newsroom functions. These technological improvements dramatically accelerate news gathering and processing workflows, allowing journalists to focus on analysis and storytelling rather than routine tasks. The Future Technology Department established an specialized "AI Task Force" (AI特攻隊) to master AI applications and "No Code" automation while developing expertise in "Prompt Engineering," the emerging skill of crafting effective AI instructions.
TVBS integrates AI technology with comprehensive internal training programs to transform artificial intelligence into an everyday newsroom assistant, maintaining the broadcaster's commitment to accurate, objective, and impactful journalism. The systematic approach ensures that technological advancement enhances rather than replaces human editorial judgment and storytelling expertise. TVBS's innovation leadership positions the company to influence broader media industry transformation in news production and audience engagement strategies.
TVBS founded its AI Future Technology Department in 2023 as the central hub for artificial intelligence integration across all broadcasting operations. The department launched innovative initiatives including an "AI Hackathon" competition designed to encourage creative technological applications and cross-departmental collaboration. These programs demonstrate TVBS's commitment to fostering an innovation culture where traditional broadcasting meets cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. ◼