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Environment
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals

PFAS are persistent industrial chemicals widely used for water-, stain-, and heat-resistance, present across products and environments and commonly found in U.S. people's blood.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Palantir cofounder on the US taking a stake in Intel: 'The whole thing is very weird'

The U.S. government took an $8.9 billion equity stake in Intel using CHIPS Act funds, drawing criticism as unusual cronyism and a potential new precedent.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Tech industry

Trump may renegotiate CHIPS awards by withholding funds

Chipmakers must negotiate more commitments for domestic manufacturing to access CHIPS Act funding effectively.
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fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Trump administration's deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit | TechCrunch

The deal was structured in a way to penalize Intel if it spins out its foundry business unit, which makes custom chips for outside customers, within the next few years. Last week's deal included a five-year warrant that would allow the U.S. government to take an additional 5% of Intel, at $20 a share, if the company held less than 51% equity in its foundry business. Zinsner said he expects that warrant to expire.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Former Intel board members: America's champion is likely to retreat, and we still need a leading-edge chip manufacturer

The U.S. must prioritize American-owned semiconductor manufacturing to secure its supply chains and technological supremacy in AI and critical technologies.
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