TSMC Possible $1 Billion Fine for Supplying Chips to Huawei

The global semiconductor industry remains a focal point of technological progress and geopolitical friction. On Tuesday, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, ticker: 2330.TW) emphasized that while U.S. trade policies have increased uncertainty, global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continues to outpace supply. This statement underscores a persistent imbalance between innovation and...

Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, is poised to deliver standout Q1 2025 financial results. Fueled by surging demand for AI-powered servers and consistent orders from tech leaders Apple and Nvidia, the company is showcasing a remarkable profit surge—a signal of shifting momentum in the global tech sector. Financial Leap:...

Amid intensifying competition in China’s artificial intelligence sector, tech giants Alibaba Group and Baidu have launched updated versions of their AI models, aiming to strengthen their positions in the rapidly evolving industry. Alibaba Bets on Hybrid Thinking On Tuesday, Alibaba Group unveiled Qwen 3, the latest iteration of its flagship AI model. This version introduces...

Chinese search giant Baidu has taken a significant step forward in artificial intelligence by unveiling its latest model, Ernie 4.5 Turbo, along with the innovative Ernie X1 Turbo. These advancements not only expand Baidu’s AI product portfolio but also reinforce the company’s leading position amid the growing competition in China’s AI market. Advancing AI Technologies...

BMW (BMWG.DE) is charting a new trajectory by announcing plans to integrate DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence technology into its vehicles for the Chinese market. This strategy, revealed by CEO Oliver Zipse at the Shanghai Auto Show, underscores the German automaker’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation in one of the world’s most dynamic...

In recent months, the global semiconductor market has experienced dynamic changes driven not only by the rapid development of artificial intelligence but also by fundamental geopolitical and economic factors. Recently, AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, confirmed that the company is set to intensify its microchip production at TSMC’s manufacturing facility, one of the world’s leading contract...

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chip manufacturer, is grappling with a significant decline in profits due to systemic challenges in both high-performance memory chips and contract manufacturing segments. The company is expected to record a 21% drop in its first-quarter profits, driven by weak demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and ongoing...

Alibaba Group  is once again setting benchmarks in the world of technology and finance with plans to release an upgraded version of its flagship artificial intelligence model—the Qwen 3. According to Bloomberg News, a source close to the matter reveals that this new version could hit the market as early as late April, though the...

In recent years, artificial intelligence and robotics have become integral parts of production processes. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, recently highlighted the prospects of widespread adoption of humanoid robots during his speech, revealing new horizons in high technology and the economy. Jensen Huang’s Predictions During his keynote address at the annual developers’ conference in...