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Japan's Rapidus Secures $1.7 Billion to Challenge TSMC in 2nm Chip Race

Japanese foundry startup Rapidus raises $1.7 billion from government and private investors to fund its goal of mass-producing 2nm semiconductors by 2027. The funding aims to revitalize Japan's chip industry and position the company as an alternative to established giants like TSMC and Samsung.

Intel Debuts 18A Core Ultra Series 3 Chips as Apple Partnership Rumors Swirl

Intel unveils its new Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026, built on the advanced 18A manufacturing process. Rumors suggest Intel will soon use this same process to manufacture lower-end Apple M-series chips.

Nvidia Unveils Major Blackwell GPU Update Amid AI Chip Boom

Nvidia reveals a significant new announcement regarding its highly anticipated Blackwell architecture. The update impacts the broader AI semiconductor sector, including key partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

NVIDIA Partners with Tech Giants to Build AI Supercomputers Domestically

NVIDIA teams up with five major manufacturing partners to produce AI supercomputers entirely within the United States. The massive four-year project aims to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and secure the domestic semiconductor supply chain.

US Orders TSMC to Halt Advanced AI Chip Shipments to China

TSMC stops sending advanced chips to Chinese customers after a US investigation finds one of its processors inside a Huawei product. The shipment pause aims to prevent companies from illegally diverting AI-focused hardware to the restricted tech giant.

Nvidia Delays Next-Gen Blackwell GPUs Into 2025 Due to Packaging Snags

Nvidia is pushing back shipments of its highly anticipated Blackwell GPUs to early 2025 because of manufacturing complexities with TSMC's advanced CoWoS-L packaging technology.

Nvidia Blackwell GPU Launch Delayed by Design Flaw

A late-stage design flaw in Nvidia's highly anticipated Blackwell GPUs pushes the launch back by at least three months. The delay disrupts massive orders from major tech companies relying on the chips for next-generation AI data centers.

Nvidia Blackwell AI Chips Face Months-Long Delay Over Design Flaw

Nvidia's highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips experience a major delay of three months or more due to an undisclosed design flaw. The setback pushes massive shipments into early 2025 and impacts major tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Google.

ByteDance and Broadcom Collaborate on Custom AI Chip with TSMC

ByteDance and Broadcom are partnering to design a custom artificial intelligence chip, with manufacturing handled by TSMC. This move helps ByteDance secure vital computing power while navigating strict US export restrictions.

Broadcom and ByteDance Co-Develop 5nm AI Chip to Bypass Export Controls

Broadcom and ByteDance are reportedly designing a 5nm AI processor that complies with U.S. export rules to secure a steady supply of high-end chips for ByteDance's algorithms. TSMC manufactures the chip, though production does not start this year.

OpenAI Chief Seeks Up to $7 Trillion to Reshape Global Chip Industry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pursues a massive fundraising effort of up to $7 trillion to expand advanced chip production and power future AI systems. The wildly ambitious proposal involves building dozens of new chip foundries in partnership with major industry players and international investors.

Major Chipmakers Navigate AI Boom Amid Geopolitical and Labor Strains

Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Samsung, and TSMC experience significant shifts as AI demand drives growth and strategic acquisitions. However, these semiconductor giants face mounting challenges from geopolitical tensions, legal issues, and unprecedented worker strikes.

Nvidia GH100 Hopper GPU Leaked as Massive Monolithic Chip Ahead of GTC

Leaked images reveal the Nvidia GH100 Hopper GPU as a massive monolithic chip built on TSMC's 5nm process. The highly anticipated chip debuts just hours before CEO Jensen Huang's GTC 2022 keynote.

Intel Delays 7-Nanometer Chips to 2022 Amid Growing FAB Troubles

Intel pushes its 7-nanometer chip production to late 2022 due to a manufacturing defect, raising analyst concerns about outsourcing to rival foundries.

Chipmakers Navigate Ukraine War Disruptions Through Stockpiling and New Suppliers

Semiconductor manufacturers are minimizing supply chain shocks from the Ukraine war by stockpiling critical materials like neon gas and finding alternative suppliers.