Chip Giants Intel and AMD Discuss Surprise US Manufacturing Partnership
Chip rivals Intel and AMD are in talks for Intel to make some of AMD's chips in the US. Intel needs a win, but its tech lags TSMC.
Chip rivals Intel and AMD are in talks for Intel to make some of AMD's chips in the US. Intel needs a win, but its tech lags TSMC.
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, forming a strategic alliance to co-develop PC and data center chips. This partnership aims to boost Intel and fuse Nvidia's AI dominance with Intel's x86 architecture, laying the groundwork for future computing.
China launches anti-dumping and anti-discrimination investigations against US semiconductor companies, escalating trade tensions ahead of high-level talks.
Nvidia's powerful AI servers are now being shipped globally via Supermicro , known for fast deployment. SK Hynix leads in essential HBM4 memory chips for AI, while Samsung and Micron aim to catch up.
The Trump administration is seeking equity in semiconductor companies receiving CHIPS Act funds, signaling a major shift from traditional subsidies. Still, the Commerce Department is "not looking to take equity from TSMC and Micron."
AMD's Q3 revenue outlook is strong, but China AI chip sales face uncertainty as licenses are under review.