Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. (File Photo) AI chip giant Nvidia and tech major Microsoft were locked in a fight for months over the former’s tight control over how chips are allocated and installed AI chip giant Nvidia and tech major Microsoft were locked in a fight for months over the former’s tight control over how … Read more
Huawei Technologies, which was forced to divest its traditional server subsidiary three years ago under pressure from US sanctions, has regained its influence in that sector on the mainland, thanks to the popularity of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to industry analysts. Shares of Digital China Group, one of the major players in China’s … Read more
BENGALURU: In a strategic partnership to propel innovation in critical technology domains, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the University of Surrey, UK, have signed an MoU to collaborate on semiconductor technology and medical research.In a statement shared with TOI, the University of Surrey said: “Having the knowledge and capacity to develop AI chips … Read more
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), mainland China’s biggest contract chip maker, has become the world’s third-largest integrated circuit (IC) foundry by sales for the first time on the back of strong domestic demand, despite rigid sanctions imposed by the United States government. SMIC’s sales are expected to record double-digit growth in the current quarter amid … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s quarterly revenue grew at its fastest pace in more than a year, shoring up expectations that a global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) development is fuelling demand for high-end chips and servers. The main chip maker to Nvidia and Apple reported a better-than-expected 16 per cent rise in March-quarter sales to … Read more
Broadcom said on Thursday it expects US$10 billion in revenue from chips related to artificial intelligence (AI) this year, but its stock dipped after the tech company’s full-year forecast failed to impress investors. Smaller rival Marvell Technology’s forecast revenue below market expectations, sending its stock down over 6 per cent in extended trading. Both companies … Read more
Technology executives attending China’s biggest annual political gathering known as the “two sessions” have called for the country to make more home-grown advanced chips and train talent to help with its artificial intelligence (AI) push, according to tabled proposals. Lei Jun, co-founder and CEO of smartphone giant Xiaomi and a delegate of the National People’s … Read more
