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Intel's Workforce Cuts to Regain Market Leadership

Intel plans significant workforce reductions to cut costs and reclaim its position as a market leader in the semiconductor industry.

July 31 Read more

Broadcom and OpenAI Partner on Custom AI Chip Development

Broadcom and OpenAI are partnering to develop custom AI chips, reducing reliance on Nvidia's GPUs and enhancing AI infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve cost efficiency and advance AI technology capabilities.

July 24 Read more

Austin's Tech Boom and Semiconductor Advancements

Discover how Austin, TX is becoming a leading hub for tech and semiconductor innovation with major investments from companies like Samsung. Learn about workforce development, strategic partnerships, and the vibrant local economy.

June 26 Read more

Semiconductor Investments and Industry Updates

Learn how Efabless empowers companies to design innovative chips, the rise of a startup challenging Nvidia, major AI and semiconductor collaborations by Korean conglomerates, Texas Instruments' efforts to promote women in engineering, and significant FedDev investments in Ottawa-based companies. Efabless Broadens Access to Chip Design Efabless Corporation's chipIgnite platform has enabled 40 ne

June 25 Read more

Centralized E/E Architectures Revolutionizing Automotive Semiconductors

The McKinsey article on advanced semiconductors for centralized E/E architectures in the automotive industry outlines the significant shift towards more centralized computing systems - source here . This evolution is driven by the need for enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and support for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and infotainment. Key players in this transition include s

June 24 Read more

Semiconductor Investments and Workforce Development

Learn how Intel plans to use $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding to create 10,000 jobs and enhance chipmaking capabilities. Discover the impact of Micron and Meta's $16 billion investments in Boise, and how TSMC's $11.6 billion in US grants will boost domestic semiconductor production. Read about Yun-Yu Lin's successful resume strategy that landed him a $350,000 job at Google. How Intel Plans to U

June 24 Read more

The Semiconductor Industry - Employment and Industry Updates

Samsung Denies $300 Million Investment in Tenstorrent Samsung has denied reports of a $300 million investment in Tenstorrent, a semiconductor startup led by Jim Keller. Despite this, Samsung continues to support Tenstorrent's efforts to challenge Nvidia in the AI chip market. The Information highlighted the challenges of breaking into the AI chip market dominated by Nvidia, noting that compani

June 14 Read more

Leadership and Workforce Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry

Explore the latest leadership changes and workforce challenges in the semiconductor industry, including global talent shortages and key executive appointments.

June 10 Read more

Semtech Exceeds Expectations, TSMC Hits Record Highs, and AI's Impact on Jobs

Semtech beats Q1 expectations, TSMC hits record highs with AI demand, and explore AI's impact on semiconductor jobs.

June 6 Read more

Intel CEO Challenges Nvidia on Semiconductor Fundamentals

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger disputes Nvidia's Jensen Huang on Moore's Law and AI advancements at Computex 2024. Explore their strategies and the future of semiconductor technology.

June 5 Read more

Semiconductor Industry Transformation: AI-Driven Growth and Innovative Advances

AI-Driven Growth: TSMC, Arm, & Intel Lead Semiconductor Transformation

June 4 Read more

The Rich Keep Getting Richer

Taiwan Semiconductor Leaders' Wealth Surge in 2024

June 3 Read more