Elon Musk virtually addressed employees of ASML, Europe's most valuable company, emphasizing the critical role of chip manufacturing for SpaceX and Tesla. He highlighted ASML's unique position as the sole provider of advanced chipmaking machines needed for Musk's massive Texas fabrication plant, Terafab.
The European Commission proposed new rules to boost homegrown chips, AI, and cloud services, aiming to reduce reliance on US and Chinese tech. A Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) will set sovereignty levels for cloud computing and address risks from third-country providers.
Huawei announced a breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing, claiming it can produce 1.4nm chips, matching competitors like TSMC and Samsung. This development could significantly impact the company amid ongoing US trade sanctions.
Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details of a public hearing notice filed in Grimes County, […]
TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.
