Topic: Semiconductor Industry
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Pat Gelsinger's Plan to Save Moore's Law with Federal Help
Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, is now executive chairman of semiconductor startup xLight, which has secured a preliminary U.S. government funding agreement for up to $150 million, making the federal government its largest shareholder. xLight aims to revolutionize chip manufacturing by developin...
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Chipmind Raises $2.5M to Launch AI Agents for Faster Chip Production
Chipmind has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI agents that automate semiconductor design and verification, potentially saving engineers up to 40% of their time. Its AI agents are uniquely customized with clients' proprietary data and integrate into existing workflows, offering...
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China's Chip Strategy: A New Trade War Tactic
China has introduced semiconductor-related measures into trade discussions, including an anti-dumping probe into U.S. legacy chips and antitrust actions against Nvidia. These moves represent a strategic shift, with China leveraging its market power to counter U.S. restrictions and seek concession...
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Nvidia Accused of Antitrust Violations by China
China's antitrust regulator ruled that Nvidia violated laws in its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, adding complexity to U.S.-China trade tensions. Nvidia asserts compliance with laws and is cooperating with authorities, while the open investigation could affect broader economic relations. U.S. expo...
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GITEX Ai India Debuts April 2027 as Tech Economy Nears $350B
India will host its first GITEX Ai India event in April 2027 in Bengaluru, focusing on AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing to boost its tech sector, which is projected to reach a $350 billion economy by 2026. The event aims to strengthen India's position as a global tech leader by fost...
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Ukrainians Sue US Chipmakers for Aiding Russian War Machine
Ukrainian civilians are suing U.S. semiconductor firms Texas Instruments, AMD, and Intel in Texas courts, alleging the companies negligently allowed their chips to circumvent export controls and power Russian and Iranian weapons used in deadly attacks. The lawsuits claim these corporations priori...
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OpenAI Plans AI Chip Launch in 2026
OpenAI is developing its own AI chips, set to launch in 2026, to reduce reliance on external suppliers and improve cost efficiency for its AI systems. The company has partnered with Broadcom to design these chips, with a major $10 billion order aligning with OpenAI's needs, indicating a significa...
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The Enduring Legacy of Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law, an observation made by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore in 1965, has been a guiding force in the semiconductor industry and beyond. It’s not a law of physics but an empirical observation that has predicted the exponential growth of computing power over the past several decades.
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Intel's Comeback: How It Regained Relevance and Is Winning Again
Intel has staged a market recovery, driven by new AI partnerships and a critical $16 billion investment package, which has boosted its share price and investor confidence. The company's recent struggles, including steep financial losses and a declining stock, stemmed from strategic missteps, such...
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Kioxia and Sandisk Launch AI-Driven Fab2 Plant in Japan
Kioxia and Western Digital's SanDisk have launched their new Fab2 semiconductor plant in Japan, which will produce advanced 218-layer 3D flash memory and future nodes to meet AI-driven storage demands. The facility incorporates innovative CBA technology for improved performance, features earthqua...
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The Global Surge of Billion-Dollar Data Centers
The rise of generative AI is driving a historic, multi-billion dollar investment cycle in a new generation of specialized, purpose-built data centers, which form the physical foundation of the AI economy. This infrastructure shift, exemplified by massive projects like the Stargate initiative, inv...
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Gitex Global 2025: AI Breakthroughs Take Center Stage
Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai is the world's largest tech and AI showcase, focusing on biotechnology, quantum computing, and semiconductors to address global challenges like disease and sustainability. The event unites over 6,800 enterprises and 2,000 startups from 180 nations, featuring industry le...
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Huawei Unveils New AI Infrastructure Amid Nvidia's China Exit
Huawei has launched a new AI infrastructure platform, including its SuperPoD Interconnect technology, to link up to 15,000 GPUs and enhance computing capabilities. The platform clusters Huawei's Ascend AI chips to compensate for their lower individual performance, enabling competitive AI training...
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OpenAI & Oracle Strike $300B "Project Stargate" Cloud Deal
OpenAI and Oracle have entered a $300 billion cloud computing agreement over five years to support next-generation AI infrastructure. The partnership, known as "Project Stargate," involves building data centers with 4.5 gigawatts of power and aligns with OpenAI's projected $12.7 billion revenue t...
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Trump: US to Take 10% Stake in Intel as CEO Seeks to "Keep His Job"
The U.S. government will acquire a 10% stake in Intel valued at $10 billion, following negotiations between former President Trump and CEO Lip-Bu Tan. This equity arrangement is emerging as a condition for accessing CHIPS Act funds, ensuring taxpayer returns on public investments in the semicondu...
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China Bans Tech Firms from Buying Nvidia AI Chips
China has banned domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. The ban is expected to slow development in China's tech industry, as Nvidia is the global leader in advanced AI processors, despite local alternativ...
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Oman Launches Digital Triangle, AI Zone & Green AI Alliance at COMEX 2025
Oman launched three major tech initiatives at COMEX 2025, the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance, to advance its digital transformation and environmental sustainability under Oman Vision 2040. Significant investments totaling RO 42 million were secured, and new digital ...
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US Seeks 10% Stake in Intel, Backed by Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders supports a Trump administration proposal for the U.S. government to acquire a 10% stake in Intel, tying CHIPS Act grants to non-voting shares so taxpayers share in profits. The plan, driven by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, aims to boost national and economic security w...
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2025 Tech Layoffs: The Complete List
Over 22,000 tech jobs have been eliminated in 2025, driven by a strategic push for efficiency and AI integration across the industry. Major companies like Amazon, Intel, and HP have conducted significant layoffs, with AI and automation frequently cited as contributing factors. The layoffs have af...
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Nvidia Invests Up to $1 Billion in AI Startup Poolside
Nvidia is planning a $500 million to $1 billion investment in Poolside, an AI platform for software development, as part of a larger $2 billion funding round valuing the startup at $12 billion. This investment continues Nvidia's previous support, having also contributed to Poolside's $500 million...
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