Recent revelations highlight a potential loophole in US sanctions on China’s semiconductor industry. Arisa Liu from the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research noted that these sanctions seem less effective than intended. TSMC, a major chip manufacturer, suspended shipments to an unnamed customer after discovering one of its chips was found in a Huawei device. This ...
TSMC's US plant is achieving chip production yields that are outpacing those of its factories in Taiwan, a significant boost for US chip manufacturing ambitions. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is gearing up to develop a clear strategy for integrating AI into military operations. In other news, Alphabet's Waymo has successfully raised $5.6 billion in its largest funding round to date for its autonomous driving initiative.
TSMC has hit early production yields at its Arizona plant that outpace similar facilities in Taiwan. This achievement marks a significant turnaround for a US expansion project that faced delays and labor issues. Anja Manuel, executive director of the Aspen Strategy Group, discussed the implications for US chip manufacturing ambitions on "Bloomberg Technology" with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow.
