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Thursday 11 July 2024
AMD to acquire Finnish AI lab
AMD has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$665 million.
Thursday 11 July 2024
Nissan to launch in-house LFP battery production in 2028, reducing reliance on China amid ternary cost concerns
Nissan Motor has decided to initiate in-house mass production of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries starting from fiscal 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029), as the cost of ternary...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Traditional Tier-1 suppliers struggle as electrification reshapes auto supply chain
The automotive industry's ongoing transition to electronic systems and electrification is creating a "tug-of-war" between new and established Tier-1 suppliers, known for supplying...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Chinese AI models show strength and resilience amid US sanctions
Chinese AI companies showcased resilience and innovation at the 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC 2024) amid the US's tightening AI chip export sanctions.
Thursday 11 July 2024
SK On partners with Nissan to fuel EV battery supply chain
South Korea's SK On is gearing up to power Japan's Nissan in a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle (EV) battery supply collaboration. This strategic alliance aims to bolster Nissan's...
Thursday 11 July 2024
UAE and Saudi Arabia leverage Chinese capabilities to realize AI and semiconductor dreams
The semiconductor market has become the fourth largest market in the world, following crude oil, automotive, and petrochemical products. With a scale of more than US$500 billion in...
Thursday 11 July 2024
PC designs growing more revolutionary
The PC sector has experienced an explosion of fresh ideas. New design concepts are being developed in addition to the popularity of AI PCs and the resurgence of Mini PCs, according...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Sovereign AI to boost Nvidia sales in five years
Governments worldwide are investing billions in AI infrastructure, enhancing domestic technology, protecting national security, and creating demand for developers and chipmakers like...
Thursday 11 July 2024
GlobalFoundries advances SiPh tech amid data center interconnectivity demand optimism
GlobalFoundries (GF) is optimistic that silicon photonics (SiPh) will become a key growth area for the future data center market. In a recent interview with All About Circuits, Vikas...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Ams Osram bullish about automotive sensor biz
The automotive business currently accounts for the majority of Ams Osram's revenue and will continue to be the most important growth engine in the future, according to Chen Pinglu,...
Thursday 11 July 2024
GPU gold rush: current landscape of AI business models
As the demand for GPU procurement grows, experts are concerned about whether equivalent-scale application services can be generated.
Thursday 11 July 2024
AI to boost chip component demand, say IC distributors
IC distributors are optimistic about AI-related chip and component demand, predicting a stronger second half of the year than the first. According to industry sources, consumer products,...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
TSMC sales surge past expectations on AI infrastructure demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s second-quarter sales were buoyed by the AI boom that's fueling data center investment worldwide.
Wednesday 10 July 2024
AI PC popularity rising among Japanese enterprises; expect to account for over 70% of commercial PCs by 2030
AI PCs' acceptance by consumers depends on the potential of AI technology, AI chips, and suppliers like assembly providers in the end-user market. In the Japanese market, research...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Alternative to Nvidia: expert highlights gaps in China's domestic AI chip ecosystem
The US government's export ban on Nvidia's high-end AI chips has spurred efforts in China to produce domestic AI chips to meet the burgeoning demand in the country's AI sector.