Purdue Launches Semiconductor Upskilling Program in India
The program will be offered online and will cover a range of topics, including chip design and fabrication, advanced packaging, semiconductor materials, and embedded system design.
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TSMC and Arizona Take Action to Protect Workers in Semiconductor Manufacturing
The agreement requires TSMC to comply with requirements that go above and beyond federal standards, including greater transparency for workers, closer supervision from the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and strengthened training for foremen and all staff.
The Cost of Choosing the US Over China: Taiwan’s Chip Alliance
Taiwan's decision to join the US-led Chip 4 alliance has come at a cost. China has retaliated by imposing economic sanctions on the island, and the global chip shortage has made it difficult for Taiwanese companies to get the supplies they need. As a result, Taiwan's economy is suffering, and its semiconductor industry is facing uncertainty.
China’s 7nm Chips: A Threat to US Supremacy?
China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has announced that it has successfully manufactured 7nm chips, a major milestone in the country's quest to become a leader in chipmaking. The development has raised concerns in the United States, which is concerned about China's growing technological prowess.
Semiconductor Giants Team Up to Promote RISC-V
The collaboration involves Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP® Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., forming a new company based in Germany. This venture is dedicated to advancing the commercialization of RISC-V based products and establishing a comprehensive ecosystem to foster next-generation hardware development.
How Apple and Qualcomm Went to $1 Billion War Over the Future of the Smartphone
The Apple-Qualcomm war is a prolonged and intense legal battle between two of the biggest tech companies in the world. The battle began in 2017, when Apple sued Qualcomm for allegedly charging excessive royalties for its mobile phone chips. Qualcomm countersued, accusing Apple of violating its patents. The two companies have been locked in a legal battle ever since, with each side accusing the other of anti-competitive behavior.
Unskilled American Workers : Fact or Excuse?
TSMC, a Taiwanese semiconductor company, has been accused of using the excuse of a shortage of skilled American workers to delay the construction of its Arizona plant. However, unions have refuted these claims, stating that they have fulfilled all the labor hours requested by TSMC.
India is a graveyard of foreign investment: China
As India aims to achieve self-reliance in the semiconductor supply chain, China perceives this move as part of the US's containment strategy against China. The growing investment plans of companies like Micron Technology in India have only intensified China's concerns, fueling its opposition to India's 'chip war' ambitions.
Taiwan Tech Takes Off on AI Rocket Fuel
Taiwan's tech industry is booming, thanks in large part to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being used in a wide range of industries in Taiwan, from manufacturing to healthcare to finance. As a result, Taiwan is becoming a global leader in AI.
The Threats and the Future of Human Creativity
James Cameron, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his groundbreaking works such as "Avatar" and "Terminator," has recently sounded an alarm on the rise of artificial intelligence.
