CHIP DESIGNER
Priyank Kharge meets IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requests Centre's support for state's chip firms
Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge met Ashwini Vaishnaw, union IT minister, to seek support for the state's semiconductor and electronics space. Kharge said that the State has the highest share of 46% in India in housing innovative companies and contributes 10% of India's industrial output.
Synopsys will help Tata Electronics design custom chips
US-based chip design company Synopsys will help Tata Electronics in multiple aspects of its fab facility—India’s first—coming up in Gujarat and its assembly and testing unit in Assam, chief executive Sassine Ghazi told ET. Ghazi also met with Tata Electronics CEO Randhir Thakur and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai. He held talks with Ola Cabs chief Bhavish Aggarwal in Bengaluru.
Micron Tech beats revenue estimates on AI chip demand; shares fall after run-up
Benefiting from the high demand for memory chips, Micron Technology's revenue exceeded expectations in the third quarter. However, the company's forecast for the fourth quarter fell short of optimistic investor expectations, leading to a stock price decline. Micron's unique position in the semiconductor market is driven by the widespread usage of its high-bandwidth memory chips in advanced AI systems.
Nvidia short sellers make $5 billion from three-day selloff, data shows
Short sellers have profited significantly from Nvidia's recent decline, with gains peaking at $2.40 billion in a single day, showcasing the impact of market dynamics on the AI chip designer's stock.
AI startup Etched raises $120 million to develop specialised chip
The San Francisco-based company aims to make a specialised processor tuned to run a specific kind of AI model that is widely used by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
China's ByteDance working with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip
China's ByteDance collaborates with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to develop a 5nm AI processor, ensuring a stable supply of high-end chips for TikTok and other apps amid U.S.-China tensions.
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Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world's biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza. "If you look across the chip history, we really have for the most part focused on more general chips," Rebecca Parsons, CTO at tech consultancy Thoughtworks, told AFP. Providing more specialized processing for the many demands of AI is an opportunity seized by Groq, a hot startup that has built chips for the deployment of AI as opposed to its training, or inference -- the specialty of Nvidia's world-dominating GPUs. that Nvidia won't be the best at everything, even if they are uncontested for generative AI training.
How state governments are chipping in with housing support at new semiconductor hubs
State governments in Assam, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are supporting upcoming electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hubs by providing infrastructure, including housing for workers. The Tata Group is building mega-housing projects, hostels, and dormitories with subsidised land from Assam and Gujarat governments. In Tamil Nadu, the government is assisting the housing project at the Hosur plant where Tata Electronics assembles iPhone enclosures.
MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops
Last month, Microsoft unveiled a new generation of laptops that feature chips designed with Arm Holdings tech, which provide enough horsepower to run the artificial intelligence applications that executives said were the future of consumer computing. The MediaTek chip is geared toward this effort.
Apple poised to launch its late start in the AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
The widely anticipated display of AI to be embedded in the iPhone and other Apple products will be the marquee moment at an event that traditionally previews the next version of software that powers the company's hardware lineup.
Intel battles AMD with new data center chips
Intel launched sixth generation Xeon server processors to regain data center market share. Gaudi 3 AI chip, priced competitively, provides a cheaper alternative to rivals' chips. Lunar Lake laptop chip, with a powerful AI processor, will ship in Q3.
Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says
Demand for use of Arm's technology in personal computers got a boost after Microsoft unveiled ambitious plans last month to launch a new breed of PCs with artificial intelligence features to compete with Alphabet and Apple.
Nvidia boss, top chip CEOs to lay out AI plans at Taiwan expo
The world's biggest heavyweights in chipmaking and artificial intelligence will converge this week for Taiwan's premier tech expo, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to get a rockstar reception at his keynote speech on Sunday. That is thanks in large part to Nvidia becoming the undisputed global leader in the specialised chips and hardware needed for cutting-edge AI. A day before his speech at the National Taiwan University, Huang threw the opening pitch before a baseball game in Taipei.
eInfochips joins TSMC Design Center Alliance to accelerate semiconductor innovation
The TSMC DCA program focuses on chip-implementation services and system-level design solutions to help lower design barriers for customers adopting TSMC technology.
Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones
Arm Holdings unveiled new chip blueprints and software tools to enhance smartphones for AI tasks, aiming to accelerate adoption with changes in blueprint delivery.
Malaysia targets over $100 billion in semiconductor industry investment
Malaysia aims for $107 billion investment in its semiconductor industry, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, targeting design, packaging, and manufacturing. The country is a key player globally, attracting major investments from firms like Intel and Infineon.
Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight
The flattening prices underscore the challenges Nvidia's China business faces amid U.S. sanctions on AI chip exports and heightened competition, casting a cloud over its future in a market that contributed 17% to its revenue for fiscal 2024.
Nvidia CEO Huang expects AI-generated videos to drive more demand for its chips
After riding a demand surge sparked by Big Tech's rush to roll out chatbots, Nvidia now expects new AI models that are capable of creating video and engaging in human-like voice interactions to spur more orders for its graphics processors.
Ananant Systems working with major local OEMs to develop BSNL’s 5G chip
Bengaluru-based Ananant Systems is looking to address the expanding requirements for advanced connectivity, computing, and security for wireless 5G and 6G infrastructure and devices. Its offerings include intellectual property (IP), chip design, semiconductor products, software, and systems, all developed and owned in India.
Microsoft to unveil AI devices and features ahead of developer conference
The Windows maker is expected to reveal a new version of its Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop that feature Qualcomm chips based on Arm Holdings' architecture.
Govt eyes pvt-public cloud model for chip designs for easy access
This facility will provide easy access to chip and packaging designs to startups, researchers and small firms, as per the plan.
Boom in semiconductor industry drives demand for tech roles
The semiconductor industry in our country is experiencing rapid growth fueled by high demand and enabling government policies. Industry experts note a significant surge in demand for semiconductor professionals, with a conservative estimate suggesting a compound annual growth rate of around 100% in open positions over the last three years.
Arm plans to launch AI chips in 2025: report
Arm Holdings to launch AI chips in 2025, with SoftBank's involvement. TSMC negotiations ongoing. Investors anticipate SoftBank's earnings report for growth investment clues amid a surge in AI computing interest.
SoftBank sells off Vision Fund assets as Son pivots to AI, chips
SoftBank is shifting focus to AI and semiconductors, while its Vision Fund is selling stakes or writing down billions of dollars worth of its publicly-listed companies. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is looking to bankroll a $100-billion chip venture to compete with Nvidia for providing semiconductors to power the development of AI services.
Arm shares fall 6% as tepid forecast takes shine off AI optimism
Shares of Arm Holdings fell 6% on Thursday as the chip designer's downbeat annual revenue forecast cooled some of the enthusiasm around the stock following its AI-powered jump in recent months.
Arm's annual revenue forecast fails to impress investors; shares tumble
For the current fiscal first quarter, Arm forecast revenue in a range between $875 million and $925 million, with a midpoint of $900 million, compared with an average analyst estimate of $857.5 million, according to LSEG data.
Tata Electronics begins export of semiconductor chip samples from Bengaluru centre
Tata Electronics, a company based in Bengaluru, India, has begun exporting small amounts of semiconductor chips. This is a significant step that could improve India's ability to produce these important components. The chips are being packaged at a pilot production line located at Tata Electronics' research and development center. This information comes from people with knowledge of the situation but who do not want to be identified publicly.
Apple working on AI chips for data centers
Apple is reportedly developing its own chip, internally dubbed Project ACDC, to power artificial intelligence software in data centers, leveraging its chip design expertise. This move aims to bolster Apple's server infrastructure, with a focus on AI inference tasks. CEO Tim Cook signals a strong commitment to AI technology.
New Cadence supercomputers aim to speed creation of chips, software
Cadence's new systems revolutionize chip design for tech giants like Nvidia. Emulation speeds up software development for billion-transistor chips. CEO Devgan emphasizes the critical role of Palladium Z3 and Protium X3.
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