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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda Join Forces on AI and Chip Development for Next-Gen Vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda have teamed up to develop cutting-edge AI and semiconductor technologies for next-generation vehicles, focusing on areas like semiconductor chips, APIs, virtual simulation, and cybersecurity. Supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, this collaboration aims to enhance Japan's competitiveness in the evolving automotive industry. The initiative includes forming the Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA) group, involving 12 companies, to create high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) technologies for mass production by 2030, marking a significant advancement in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving capabilities 
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12.22.2023

IBM Lands Cybersecurity Contract for Enhanced Alliance Protection with NATO

NATO's cybersecurity shield just got a significant upgrade partnering with tech giant IBM to fortify the Alliance's network infrastructure. The service promises a unified view of NATO's security posture, streamlining asset management, patching, and vulnerability detection, all to ensure the Alliance remains resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats. As tensions escalate globally, NATO is taking proactive steps to safeguard its critical infrastructure, and IBM is on board to help them stand strong.
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12.19.2023

Silicon Photonics Expected to Grow to $600 Million in 2028

Yole predicts a massive boom in the silicon photonics market, from just $68 million in 2022 to over $600 million by 2028, driven by a 44% CAGR. This surge is fueled by the exploding demand for silicon photonics in AI/ML and data centers, where its ability to transmit data at high speeds using light is crucial for meeting their computational and bandwidth needs.
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12.19.2023

PC GPU shipments increased by 16.8% in the third quarter, showing a recovery trend

Despite an overall 5.1% decline in PC CPU shipments compared to 2022, the PC GPU market rebounded in Q3 2023 with a 16.8% increase, driven largely by a 37.4% surge in desktop graphics cards. AMD led the market share growth with 36.6%, followed by Nvidia at 25.2%. While notebook computers dominate CPU shipments, the report predicts a sustained increase in independent GPU penetration within PCs, reaching 30% by 2026. Overall, the GPU market presents a strong outlook for the next five years, despite temporary fluctuations.
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12.19.2023

TSMC’s revenue both fell in November, and short-term recovery of the global chip market may be difficult

TSMC remains on track to meet its Q4 forecast thanks to strong October sales and potentially achievable December numbers. While the global chip market recovery may be slower than initially anticipated, TSMC benefits from diverse demand drivers like PC, smartphone components, and AI chips, especially its high-priced 3nm process. The company remains optimistic about long-term growth as it invests in advanced technologies to support customer needs and deliver shareholder value.
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12.18.2023

Healthcare Giants Back Biden's AI Safety Pledge

Twenty-eight healthcare companies, including CVS Health, have signed a pledge with the White House to ensure the safe and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The commitments focus on transparency, data privacy, accountability, equity, and access. This move follows similar pledges from 15 leading AI companies earlier this year and represents a growing commitment to responsible AI development across key sectors.
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12.18.2023

Wet Chemicals Market Takes a Dip But Bounces Back for 2024

The semiconductor wet chemicals market is poised for a rebound in 2024, fueled by increased adoption of advanced chip technologies like 5xxL 3DNAND. Despite a brief dip in 2023 due to global headwinds, the market is expected to grow at a steady 6% CAGR through 2027, reaching $6.9 billion. This growth is driven by factors like IDMs expanding fabs regionally to mitigate supply chain risks and soaring energy costs, while pricing is expected to remain volatile due to ongoing disruptions.
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12.15.2023

Telecom Italia Takes a Bold Step into Cybersecurity with New Microchip

Italian telecom giant TIM stunned the tech world by unveiling its SecureIT microchip, a hardware game-changer designed to fortify cybersecurity across devices, infrastructure, and even defense systems. This bold move, offering end-to-end encryption and enhanced protection against cyberattacks, aligns with global anxieties about vulnerabilities and positions TIM as a key player in securing our increasingly digital world.
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12.15.2023

Vietnam Strengthens Electronics Industry with Semiconductor Partnership from China and India

China-India-Vietnam Electronics and Telecommunication Enterprise Association (CMA), Hanoi Association of Electronic Industries (HANSIBA), and N&G Group Corporation inked an investment pact during the 5th Annual Vietnam-China-India Electronics and Mobile Phone Industry Conference. This strategic alliance aims to elevate the production and business of semiconductor chips, motherboards, and precision mechanical components for Vietnam's electronics, mobile phone, and automation technology sectors, fostering a resilient supply chain.
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12.15.2023

Apple Plans to Move iPad Development Resources to Vietnam

Tech giant Apple is set to make a significant move by allocating resources for the development of iPad products to Vietnam, as reported by Nikkei. This marks Apple's initial plan to shift New Product Introduction (NPI) processes to the country. Collaborating with Chinese partner BYD, the primary iPad assembly partner, Apple aims to transfer vital NPI resources to Vietnam. NPI involves multiple stages, from research and development to testing, prototype production, mass production, and product marketing. This strategic decision signals Apple's commitment to diversifying its supply chain, making Vietnam a crucial hub for product development.
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12.14.2023

Cadence Molecular Sciences Joins ASAP Consortium to Combat Future Pandemics

Cadence Molecular Sciences, a leader in molecular design software, has joined forces with the ASAP Discovery Consortium to combat future pandemics. By contributing its OpenEye software, Cadence will help the consortium accelerate the development of effective antivirals through AI and computational chemistry.
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