Amazon's AI dubs, Google's Gemini Live update, and TSMC's $100 billion: AI news roundup - Quartz
Amazon's AI dubs, Google's Gemini Live update, and TSMC's $100 billion: AI news roundup Quartz
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TSMC's US$100 billion expansion: political capital or sunk cost?
TSMC is committing an additional US$100 billion to the US, funding three wafer fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and an R&D center. While framed as a business decision, the move serves as ...
Between Washington and Taipei, TSMC aims to avert being strapped with Intel rescue
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently held a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US. Shortly after, he convened ...
TSMC invests more in US, raising concerns; Premier insists it supports Taiwan and global interests
TSMC has attracted global attention by announcing a new investment plan of US$100 billion at the White House. A portion of the Taiwanese public is apprehensive that this could result in the ...
C.C. Wei responds to Trump's call to end CHIPS Act funding: TSMC asks only for fairness
TSMC's announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in the US, including three new wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a major R&D team center, has sparked conflicting ...
Chipmaker TSMC's CEO says US investment driven by customer demand
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC is expanding investment in the United States because of large U.S. customer demand, its CEO said on Thursday, adding that its production lines there are already fully booked ...
'Music to our ears': Qualcomm CEO welcomes TSMC's $100 billion investment to boost U.S. chipmaking
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, said TSMC's investment in U.S. chip manufacturing will be important for the economy.
TSMC Announces $100 Billion US Expansion, Including Five New Chip Factories
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, has announced a $100 billion investment in the United States, involving the construction of five new chip facilities over the next few years. This announcement, made by TSMC CEO C.C. Wei during a White House meeting with
Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories - Reuters
Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories Reuters
Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories
Taiwan semiconductor company TSMC plans to make a fresh $100 billion investment in the United States that involves building five additional chip facilities there in coming years, its CEO announced ...
Trump announces $100 billion investment in U.S. from TSMC, calls it 'most powerful company' in world
President Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to boost U.S. chip building.
T. Rowe Price Fund Beating 93% of Peers Is Underweight on TSMC
A T. Rowe Price Group Inc. stock fund manager beating 93% of his peers this year says his winning strategy is going light on crowded trades such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
Trump's tariff threats rattle Taiwan chipmakers, weigh on TSMC stock
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's chip industry faces growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in America, with the resulting uncertainty pushing down shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ...
Former Intel directors warn Trump's TSMC plan would cripple US chip industry
Speculation has swirled for over a week about a potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC, igniting reactions from Intel's current and former employees. Now, four former Intel directors have ...
Report of TSMC chips that went to Huawei 'huge concern,' US Commerce nominee says
U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to a post overseeing export policy on Thursday called reports about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co producing hundreds of thousands of chips that went to ...
Kia 'aims to become the TSMC of EVs' with customizable van
The Hyundai Motor subsidiary promoted its new PV5 mid-sized van at an event near Barcelona, Spain, on Monday. The first model in the company's new "Platform Beyond Vehicle" (PBV) EV line, the van can ...
Report of TSMC chips made for Huawei "a huge concern", US Commerce nominee says
U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to a post overseeing export policy for China on Thursday called a report about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co producing hundreds of thousands of chips for ...
TSMC needs government permission for overseas joint ventures, Taiwan minister says
Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Thursday that chipmaker TSMC would need government permission for any overseas joint ventures, but the government will not interfere in its decisions.
US tariffs on TSMC could force IC designers to shoulder higher production costs
US President Trump announced that starting in April 2025, a 25% tariff will be imposed on semiconductors, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, with plans for gradual increases. Experts believe that US ...
TSMC's 3nm and 5nm utilization rates surge in 1Q25 despite US curbs on China
Despite the US's heightened curbs on AI chips against China, TSMC's 3nm and 5nm fab utilization rates have topped 100% in the first quarter of 2025, according to industry sources.
Taiwan economy ministry has received no information about any TSMC investment in Intel, US
Taiwan's economy minister said on Tuesday his ministry had not received information about an overseas investment application by Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC , when asked about possible investment in Intel ...
TSMC's calculated waiting game in the age of Trump 2.0
Just one month into his presidency, US President Donald Trump has commanded global attention with his rapid-fire initiatives. The impact of his second-term policies has upended traditional ...
Taiwan Considers Lifting Weighting Cap on ETFs as TSMC Surges
Taiwan’s financial regulator is considering lifting a cap that a single stock can take up in the market capitalization of local exchange-traded funds that track indexes.
Siemens streamlines design flows for TSMC 3DFabric technologies
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the readiness of an automated and certified workflow for TSMC's InFO packaging technology, leveraging Siemens' advanced packaging integration solutions.
Japan's Kumamoto eyes new wastewater plant for TSMC fabs
KUMAMOTO, Japan -- Efforts are underway to ensure water safety in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, home to a burgeoning chip hub centering on new and planned Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
Taiwan dismisses Trump's TSMC claims, reaffirms win-win semiconductor partnership
After President Trump claimed that Taiwan has taken America's semiconductor chip business away, some speculate that the US government might regret its decision to provide a US$6.6 billion investment ...
TSMC Won’t Make Intel Great Again
The Taiwan chip leader is wise to invest in the US. But it can do so without a forced union with a struggling frenemy.
TSMC weighs first US advanced packaging fab as leadership shift looms
Facing mounting pressure to strengthen semiconductor production in the US, TSMC is considering establishing the country's first advanced packaging facility. This move could reshape industry leadership ...