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Taiwan Economic Research Monthly New Trends in Digital Technology Application and Regulatory Oversight ‧ In the digital era, work and life are inseparable from digital technology applications. Promoting digital tech use, enhancing national digital competitiveness, and creating new value while implementing necessary regulations and oversight to mitigate risks are crucial issues. To ensure citizens benefit from digital progress, many countries prioritize rural internet infrastructure to bridge the digital divide. However, the true value of digital technology lies in its application. Japan, facing an aging population and low birth rate challenges like Taiwan, leverages digital solutions for regional revitalization, addressing rural social issues through innovative technologies. The internet's boundless reach has spawned new business models. With the rise of global online platforms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, digital platform regulation has become a hot topic. This month's featured articles delve into telecommunications markets, digital applications, and internet governance. Topics include 5G's impact on the economy and industry, telecom market competition policies, rural digital applications, net neutrality policies, digital platform oversight, and regulatory strategies for generative AI.