Recent #technology news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark dismisses DeepSeek's recent hype as 'perhaps a bit overblown';
➁ Clark acknowledges DeepSeek's 'clever algorithmic ideas' but suggests it is 'six to eight months behind US frontier companies';
➂ DeepSeek's cost-efficient model training has boosted confidence in China's AI industry;
➃ Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for tighter chip exports to China in response to DeepSeek's success.
➀ Huawei is constructing an advanced chip production line in Shenzhen as part of a network of semiconductor facilities aimed at reducing China's reliance on foreign technology.
➁ The facilities, located in Guanlan, are part of a broader effort by Huawei to become a semiconductor leader and challenge the US in technology development.
➂ The sites are operated by Huawei, SiCarrier, and SwaySure, with financial backing from the Shenzhen government and support from local engineering teams.
➀ Singaporean prosecutors have been granted an additional eight weeks to deepen their investigation into a fraud case involving Nvidia Corp. chips.
➁ The case involves three men accused of shipping servers with Nvidia chips to China, which is prohibited under US export controls.
➂ The prosecutors may bring additional charges as they seek more evidence to support the case.
➀ DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025 will take place from November 19th to 21st, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, following a successful edition in 2024.
➁ The event aims to connect global tech and digital markets, focusing on six key sectors including AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and smart solutions.
➂ Thailand's digital economy is projected to grow significantly, with strong government support and increasing demand for digital tools and solutions.
➀ IBM has unveiled the new z17 Telum II processor module;
➁ The processor module is cut open for materials analysis;
➂ IBM's Fishkill facility provided a unique opportunity to see the hardware down to the silicon atom level.
➀ Qualcomm has filed a countersuit against Arm for hearing in Q1 2026.
➁ Qualcomm claims Arm has breached the contract by misrepresenting the relationship with its customers and not delivering IP.
➂ Qualcomm also accuses Arm of interfering with its business and not licensing IP at reasonable prices.
➀ Electronic Design’s editors bring back the latest innovative products from the IEEE’s APEC 2025 conference;
➁ Highlighting disruptive technologies and significant industry news;
➂ A special edition of PowerBites covers the event in detail.