China has closed a third state-backed investment fund to bolster its semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on other nations, both for using and for manufacturing wafers — prioritizing […]
Senate study proposes ‘at least’ $32B yearly for AI programs
A long-running working group in the Senate has issued its policy recommendation for federal funding for AI: $32 billion yearly, covering everything from infrastructure to grand challenges to […]
White House proposes up to $120 million to help fund Polar Semiconductor’s chip facility expansion
The Biden administration announced Monday that Polar Semiconductor will receive up to $120 million in federal funds to expand its chip manufacturing facility in Minnesota. The funding stems […]
Biden administration plans $285M in CHIPS Act funding for digital twins
President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to fund efforts that improve semiconductor manufacturing by using digital twins. Digital twins are virtual models used to test and optimize physical […]
US to award TSMC $6.6B in grants, $5B in loans to step up chip manufacturing in Arizona
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday that it has signed an agreement to award Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) $6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and […]
White House proposes up to $8.5B to fund Intel’s domestic chip manufacturing
Well before President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law back in August 2022, Intel has been a cornerstone of U.S. efforts to increase domestic […]
UK chips in $44M for a piece of Europe’s $1.4B pot for semiconductors
The UK has exited the European Union, but semiconductor development is emerging as one of the areas where it hopes to partner for better economies of scale — […]
EU wants to upgrade its supercomputers to support generative AI startups
European Union lawmakers scrambling for the bloc to be a contender in the generative AI race are presenting a package of support measures aimed at charging up homegrown […]
Europe’s AI Act talks head for crunch point
Negotiations between European Union lawmakers tasked with reaching a compromise on a risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence appear to be on a tricky knife edge. […]
For the CHIPS Act to pay off, the US needs a historic investment in memory production
Brian Shirley Contributor Brian Shirley is a senior executive and adviser with more than 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. He serves on the Board of […]