Intel Adds Semiconductor Veterans to Board as CEO Search Continues
Intel strengthens its leadership by appointing former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and Microchip Technology's Steve Sanghi to its board of directors. The strategic move comes as the company actively searches for a new CEO while operating under interim leadership.
TSMC Achieves 6% Yield Boost in Groundbreaking 2nm Chip Production
TSMC reports significant manufacturing efficiency gains in their upcoming 2-nanometer semiconductor process, promising reduced power consumption and improved performance. The advancement could generate substantial cost savings as the company prepares for mass production in late 2025.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's Sudden Departure Signals Turnaround Troubles
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger exits after less than four years amid board pressure over the company's slow transformation pace. The abrupt leadership change leaves Intel searching for new direction as it struggles to compete with rivals like Nvidia and TSMC.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Announces Retirement After Four Decades of Service
Intel Corporation's CEO Pat Gelsinger is set to retire effective December 2024, concluding over 40 years with the company. Two interim co-CEOs will lead while the board searches for a permanent successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the semiconductor giant.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down After Turbulent Four-Year Tenure
Intel announces the sudden retirement of CEO Pat Gelsinger amid declining revenues and manufacturing challenges, despite securing billions in CHIPS Act funding. The company has appointed interim co-CEOs while searching for a permanent successor to lead its ongoing transformation efforts.
US Tightens Export Controls to Block China's AI Chip Development
The US Commerce Department has imposed stringent export restrictions targeting China's semiconductor industry, blocking access to critical chip manufacturing equipment and software. These comprehensive controls aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced AI chips and military applications.
Intel Secures Record $7.9B CHIPS Act Grant for US Semiconductor Expansion
The US Department of Commerce awards Intel nearly $8 billion in CHIPS Act funding to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing across multiple states. The historic investment aims to create 30,000 jobs while strengthening America's chip production capabilities and reducing foreign dependencies.
Revolutionary RISC-V 'Universal Processor' Promises to Unify CPU, GPU and FPGA Functions
Startup Ubitium announces plans for a groundbreaking processor that combines multiple computing capabilities into a single unified RISC-V architecture. Despite ambitious goals and veteran leadership, the company faces significant funding and development challenges to bring this innovative chip to market by 2026.
TSMC's Next-Gen 1.6nm Chip Technology on Track for 2026 Launch
TSMC confirms its ambitious semiconductor roadmap with plans to mass produce groundbreaking 1.6nm chips by late 2026. The new process node promises enhanced performance through innovative backside power delivery, targeting next-generation AI datacenter applications.
TSMC Invests in High-NA EUV Systems to Lead Next-Generation Chip Manufacturing
TSMC is making a strategic investment in advanced high-NA EUV lithography systems from ASML, with the first EXE:5000 system expected by late 2024. This $384 million per-unit investment aims to enable 1.4nm chip production by 2027, cementing TSMC's dominance in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.