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AI News Roundup For February 5, 2026

A bunch of AI-related news has popped up this week, so let’s do a roundup. Some AI companies are complaining that TSMC is killing the AI boom by not expanding rapidly enough: Asianometry notes that TSMC’s caution at expanding is … Continue reading →

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Instant Analysis: Trump Tariff Effects On Semiconductors

President Trump announced his tariffs on countries, especially those that tariff goods from the United States. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed sweeping new tariffs on all imported goods and unveiled a detailed list of reciprocal duties targeting more than … Continue reading →

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TSMC Bids To Take Over Intel Fabs

I know that any time I talk about semiconductors, a significant percentage of my readership’s eyes glaze over, but this is Big Freaking News. Intel shares rose 6% in premarket trading after Reuters reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, or TSMC, … Continue reading →

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China’s Chip Industry Is Doomed

This is a story that’s been bubbling on for a while, but it looks like the U.S. government is about to slam down export restrictions on chipmaking equipment. The administration of US President Joe Biden next month is to broaden … Continue reading →

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