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Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Infineon breaks ground for new backend fab in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden's final AI regulations target closed models, spark open-source debate
As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations on AI technology, addressing national security concerns and economic...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI boom propels IC distributors to record-breaking 2024 revenue
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has established AI servers and related components as the primary growth drivers for IC distributors. With shipments of AI...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwanese companies to capitalize on humanoid robot potential
As humanoid robots take center stage at CES 2025, safety and machine learning remain crucial challenges in their development, according to DIGITIMES Research analyst Jin Pai. For...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
EU urges Trump to reverse Biden's AI export ban affecting 17 member states
The European Commission (EC) has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's expansion of export controls on AI chips and large language models (LLMs) to most regions wo...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI goes mainstream at CES 2025: Insights from DIGITIMES experts on the ground
The artificial intelligence revolution is moving from hype to reality, with CES 2025 demonstrating a clear shift toward practical AI applications across consumer technology, automotive,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese GPU developers face more issues
The recent US chip ban is expected to exacerbate the challenging circumstances for China's GPU industry, intensifying both market and production pressures.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Google and IBM push ambitious quantum roadmaps amid Jensen Huang's caution at CES
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that quantum computing may take 15 to 30 years to achieve practical applications, highlighting the significant hurdles that lie ahead. Despite...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Compal mulls setting up server factory in the US, with Texas among potential locations
Compal Electronics is assessing the feasibility of setting up a server manufacturing plant in the US, with Texas being one of the potential locations, according to company president...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese automakers defy Trump fears at CES 2025
The Biden Administration planned to ban Chinese hardware and software for vehicle communication and autonomous driving systems in the US by September 2024. In addition to this, a...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan polarizer suppliers take different transformation paths
China continues to expand its production capacity for polarizers, resulting in a market oversupply and making it hard for polarizer prices to rise. To cope, Taiwanese manufacturers...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US AI chip ban drives up prices for Nvidia RTX 5090 before its launch
The latest US prohibition is prompting Chinese firms to step up their chip purchases, which is resulting in a surge in demand and prices for Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU before its release,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US AI chip export control looms over China cloud computing giants
The latest US restrictions on AI chip exports have sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, casting a shadow over China's burgeoning tech sector. The restrictions create...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US tightens AI chip restrictions, threatening China's autonomous vehicle ambitions
The Biden Administration seized the opportunity during its last days in office to introduce new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) chip controls, categorizing China as a...