South Korea Proposes $1.9B for Chips in Record 2027 Budget

South Korea proposes $1.9 billion for semiconductors in its record 2027 budget, alongside major spending on power, water and logistics infrastructure.
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TSMC Escalates Legal Fight Over Former Executive’s Move to Intel

TSMC’s concern centers on the possibility that former SVP Wei-Jen Lo could transfer sensitive technical knowledge to his new employer.
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NVIDIA CEO Huang Backs AI Diffusion Rule Repeal, Calls It ‘A Failure’

The now-scrapped rule would have limited the number of advanced artificial intelligence chips NVIDIA could sell to certain countries. Continue reading NVIDIA CEO Huang Backs AI Diffusion Rule Repeal, Calls It ‘A Failure’

Amazon, AMD Launch Multibillion Dollar AI Projects in Saudi Arabia

The announcements follow reports that the US administration intends to facilitate AI chip deals between American firms and Gulf nations. Continue reading Amazon, AMD Launch Multibillion Dollar AI Projects in Saudi Arabia

US Blocks NVIDIA Chip Sales to China – Company Projects $5.5B Hit

The US is keen to maintain its sovereignty in the chip market by blocking China from access to NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art hardware. Continue reading US Blocks NVIDIA Chip Sales to China – Company Projects $5.5B Hit

Trump: Tech Tariff Exemptions Are Temporary, Looking at ‘Whole Electronics Supply Chain’

Trump confirmed that semiconductor tariffs are coming soon, and that specific companies in the sector, such as Apple, would be granted some flexibility. Continue reading Trump: Tech Tariff Exemptions Are Temporary, Looking at ‘Whole Electronics Supply Chain’

Major Manufacturing Shake-up: Intel Agrees to TSMC Takeover of Chip Foundries, Sources Say

TSMC will take a 20% stake in the joint venture by contributing chipmaking expertise and staff training to Intel, according to The Information. Continue reading Major Manufacturing Shake-up: Intel Agrees to TSMC Takeover of Chip Foundries, Sources Say