Venezuela's future is uncertain as its president pleads not guilty in a US court. A delegation from the European Union is visiting Taiwan to discuss economic and security concerns. And a new law proposing free trade zones with China on Taiwan's outlying islands is raising security concerns. Plus: - A Dresden AI-powered startup explains how related technologies are developing and what it means for jobs. - The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show has kicked off in Las Vegas with a focus on AI applications in vehicles and robotics. - Taiwan examines its fire safety rules after a deadly Hong Kong apartment blaze.