Tesla and Samsung have struck a US$16.5 billion chip deal seen as a win-win, with Samsung's Texas fab set to produce Tesla's next-gen AI6 chips. Tesla gains customized supply chain support, while Samsung strengthens its foundry credibility and expands its external client base

As automotive computing platforms increasingly demand higher performance, longer lifespans, and near-zero defect rates, chip architecture faces the challenge of balancing system reliability with cost efficiency under stringent automotive standards. Chiplets are emerging as a pivotal pathway to meet these requirements

The first half of 2025 has reshaped the global EMS/ODM landscape, with generative AI emerging as the new industry driver. In a ranking compiled by Eric Huang, Senior Analyst and VP of the International Business Unit at DIGITIMES, the top 20 EMS/ODM players were assessed by revenue. The findings show that AI data centers — rather than smartphones or PCs — are now the dominant force influencing company performance and industry dynamics