AMD cuts 1,000 staff to focus on AI chips in battle with Nvidia: Summary AMD is laying off 4% of its workforce, around 1,000 employees, to focus on AI chip development and rival N ...

Summary The semiconductor industry’s "shift left" evolution signals a transformative leap toward systems-focused design, driven by widespre ...

Summary AI's energy demands are surging, with power needs expected to rise 550% by 2026 and 1,150% by 2030. Tech giants like Microsoft and Google now outpace 100 countries in electricity use, ...

Summary Twelve current and former TSMC employees from California and Arizona claim the company engaged in racial discrimination in hiring, promotions, and management practices. TSMC declined to ...

Summary ASML Holding NV reaffirmed its long-term revenue outlook, projecting €44-60 billion in 2030 sales, driven by AI-fueled semiconductor demand. Despite US-China tensions limiting sales, ASML ...

Summary China’s largest chip-packaging firm, JCET, reshuffled its board after China Resources Group became its largest shareholder, acquiring a 22.5% stake. Key directors, including Chairman Gao ...

Summary Bangladesh's semiconductor sector aims to train 10,000 engineers, boosting exports from $8M to a share in the $1T global market. Experts at a Silicon Valley event emphasized workforce ...

Summary AI data formats are evolving beyond 8-bit integers and 32-bit floating points, driven by application needs for accuracy, performance, and efficiency. New formats like BF16 and FP8 aim to ...

Samsung Electronics, labor union reach preliminary deal in wage talks: Summary Samsung Electronics and its largest union reached a preliminary agreement on a 5.1% pay raise, resol ...

Summary Silicon wafer shipments grew 5.9% in Q3 2024 to 3,214 million square inches, with annual growth of 6.8%, driven by str ...

Summary AMD announced a 4% global workforce reduction as it targets growth in the AI chip market, currently led by Nvidia. Despite strong AI sales potential, AMD’s 2024 revenue lags behind Nvidia's, ...

Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips: Summary Samsung Electronics shares plunged to their lowest in over four years, down 34% year-to-date, amid U.S ...