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How Intel's CEO Navigated a Storm and Secured a Future

December 24, 2025

In the early hours of a Thursday, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, faced an unexpected challenge: a public attack from the U. S. President. The president accused Tan of having conflicts of interest due to his past investments in China. This was a surprise to many, as Tan had not been a regular in political

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Tech Giants and Startups: A Week of Big Moves

December 12, 2025

Nvidia is looking to make more of its H200 AI chips because of high demand in China. This is interesting because the U. S. has strict rules about selling advanced tech to China. Nvidia is trying to find a balance between following these rules and keeping its business strong in China. This shows how

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Intel's Rocky Road: Can the Chip Giant Regain Its Footing?

August 8, 2025

Intel, once a titan in the tech world, is facing some serious challenges. The company is struggling with slow business growth and political headwinds. President Trump has publicly opposed Intel's current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, due to his past investments in China. This opposition has raised concerns about

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The US and TSMC's $1 Billion Chip Clash

April 15, 2025

The US government is taking a hard look at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). TSMC may have to pay a massive fine. The fine could be $1 billion or more. The reason? It's all about a chip that ended up in Huawei's advanced AI processor. This isn't a new story. It started bubblin

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Taiwan's Big Decision: Approving TSMC's US Investment

March 27, 2025

Taiwan's Economic Ministry holds the keys to a massive US investment by TSMC. This isn't just about money. It's about national security and economic growth. The ministry, led by J. W. Kuo, has the final say on whether TSMC can pour $100 billion into US chip manufacturing. This isn't a small deal. It

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Intel's Struggle in 2024: AMD Gains More in 14-Year Low

February 7, 2025

Intel's server business is fighting some tough battles in the market. According to the latest analysis, server CPU sales have dropped significantly - not just this year, but for the last three years straight. The last time these numbers were this low for Intel was 14 years ago. The data center

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Intel's Big U. S. Chip Boost: A Closer Look

November 26, 2024

Intel, a major player in semiconductor manufacturing, has received a substantial boost from the U. S. government. The Department of Commerce has awarded Intel $7. 865 billion to support domestic chip production. This funding is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, a law passed by President Joe Biden t

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Huawei's Big Hire Hunt: Poaching TSMC Engineers

November 6, 2024

You might have heard about the ongoing feud between Huawei and the US government. It's been a big deal in the tech world, with Huawei facing sanctions that make it tough for them to get the latest chips. But Huawei isn't letting that stop them. They're on a mission to expand their chip manufacturing

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TSMC's Arizona Chip Plant Beats Taiwan's in Quality

October 26, 2024

TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, is set to start mass production at its newest facility in Arizona. This plant, top-notch and built in partnership with the US government, is showing impressive results. TSMC's US president, Rick Cassidy, shared in a webinar that the yields—a key measure of chip q

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Samsung's Top Boss: No Spin-Offs for Chip Businesses

October 9, 2024

Last week, rumors suggested that Samsung might spin off its contract chip manufacturing business. However, the company's CEO, Jay Y. Lee, has laid these rumors to rest. Speaking to Reuters, Lee confirmed that neither the foundry business nor the logic chip designing business will be spun off. Instea