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chipmaking

Intel’s First High‑Resolution Chip Hits the Market

July 16, 2026

A major leap in chipmaking has just happened. Intel, a giant in semiconductor production, is the first company to ship large‑scale processors that use ASML’s newest High NA EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography. This technology allows machines to cut much finer patterns on silicon, which is crucial

politics

US Lawmakers Demand New Controls on Chip Tools for China

February 11, 2026

The United States is pushing its government to step up limits on the sale of high‑tech chipmaking equipment to China, arguing that the current rules leave gaps that could endanger national safety. Both House Select Committee on China and House Foreign Affairs chairs wrote a bipartisan letter to t

technology

China's Tech Race: Can Innovation Beat the Chip Shortage?

January 11, 2026

China is making big moves to catch up in the tech world, but there are some serious hurdles. The country's top AI experts say that while China is getting better at taking risks and innovating, the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is a major roadblock. This week, two Chinese AI startups, MiniMax an

technology

Intel's Test with Chinese-Linked Chip Tools Raises Concerns

December 12, 2025

Intel has been experimenting with chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with strong ties to China and some units under U. S. sanctions. These tools, known as wet etch tools, are being considered for Intel's cutting-edge 14A chipmaking process, set to launch in 2027. ACM Research, based in C

business

Chips Act: A Second Look

September 16, 2024

The Chips and Science Act, signed into law two years ago, aimed to revive the US semiconductor industry by providing $52 billion in subsidies. So far, over half of this amount has been allocated to 15 chipmakers, including Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and Samsung. While this mo