Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World's Computer Chips. Now It's Running Out of Electricity
Taiwan's dependency on imported fossil fuels and insufficient renewable energy development threatens its future as a chip manufacturing leader.
Will Europe become the world's foundry for photonic chips?
The EU is investing €380 million to establish a photonic chip testing facility in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of this technology for innovation.
Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World's Computer Chips. Now It's Running Out of Electricity
Taiwan's dependency on imported fossil fuels and insufficient renewable energy development threatens its future as a chip manufacturing leader.
Will Europe become the world's foundry for photonic chips?
The EU is investing €380 million to establish a photonic chip testing facility in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of this technology for innovation.
Samsung delays ASML equipment deliveries for its Texas factory due to insufficient customer acquisitions, jeopardizing its expansion into contract chip manufacturing.
TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
TSMC's record $10.1bn Q3 profit underscores rising global demand for AI chips.
OpenAI reportedly taps TSMC A16 for AI chip debut
OpenAI plans to manufacture custom silicon chips with TSMC, targeting production in 2026.
OpenAI is creating its own in-house chip with Broadcom and TSMC as processing demands skyrocket
OpenAI is developing in-house chips to better manage AI computational demands and costs.
TSMC will stop making 7 nm chips for Chinese customers
TSMC is emphasizing its alignment with US interests to avoid being labeled unreliable as geopolitical tensions rise with Trump's presidency.
Samsung delays ASML equipment deliveries for its Texas factory due to insufficient customer acquisitions, jeopardizing its expansion into contract chip manufacturing.
TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
TSMC's record $10.1bn Q3 profit underscores rising global demand for AI chips.
OpenAI reportedly taps TSMC A16 for AI chip debut
OpenAI plans to manufacture custom silicon chips with TSMC, targeting production in 2026.
OpenAI is creating its own in-house chip with Broadcom and TSMC as processing demands skyrocket
OpenAI is developing in-house chips to better manage AI computational demands and costs.
NXP expects uncertain times due to automotive industry setbacks
NXP faces disappointing Q4 due to declines in electric vehicle sales and increased competition from Chinese manufacturers, putting pressure on chip demand.
Crucial North Carolina quartz mine is up and running following Hurricane Helene
Sibelco has resumed quartz mining operations in North Carolina, crucial for the chip manufacturing industry, after the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene.
Do we know enough about the health risks of new semiconductor factories?
Biden administration faces pressure on health and safety risks of new chip factories amid calls for thorough environmental assessments and transparency.
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding for domestic silicon production
Texas Instruments is awarded $1.6 billion from CHIPS Act to boost domestic chip manufacturing and create jobs.
Sam Altman Seeking Trillions of Dollars for New AI Venture
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking to raise up to $7 trillion for an AI hardware venture.
The goal is to set up a new chip manufacturing venture to boost hardware capacity and train AI models.
Trump said Taiwan took 'all' of the US' big-money chip business. He wants Taipei to pay for protection.
Taiwan's dominance in chip manufacturing is a concern for the US, prompting discussions around industry shifts and potential national security implications.
SK hynix drives merger of South Korean Nvidia challengers
Two South Korean AI companies, Sapeon and Rebellions, propose a merger to accelerate AI silicon development and competition in global markets.