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AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Up Prices for Consoles, Cars and Electricity
Big Tech's $8 trillion AI data center investment is straining semiconductor and energy supplies, raising costs for gaming consoles, vehicles and power bills.
IBM's Hidden Role in Automating Chip Manufacturing
IBM claims credit for pioneering semiconductor manufacturing automation. The company's early work laid the foundation for modern chip production. This history holds lessons for today's supply chain challenges.
AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.
ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company
ASML's new $400 million high-NA EUV machine sustains Moore's Law and AI chip production but intensifies geopolitical risks tied to its near-total market control.
OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Jalapeño Chip for AI Workloads
OpenAI and Broadcom have launched their first jointly developed AI chip, named Jalapeño, designed specifically for large language models. The chip marks a strategic shift toward custom silicon amid soaring demand for AI compute.
IBM Launches First Dedicated Quantum Chip Factory as Separate Company
IBM spins off its quantum chip manufacturing into an independent foundry, aiming to accelerate commercial quantum computing development.
Inside South Korea's Enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence
South Koreans are the world's most optimistic about AI, with only 16% expressing concern. Government investment and cultural acceptance drive widespread adoption across daily life and industry.
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.
Private Sector Fires Up Giant Laser in Fusion Energy Push
Xcimer's Phoenix laser, the world's largest private fusion laser, has begun operations. The facility aims to demonstrate a commercial path to fusion power.
World's first rack-mounted quantum computer runs from a standard wall socket
Equal1 unveils the RacQ, the first quantum computer that fits in a standard server rack and plugs into a normal wall outlet, operating at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tech Giants Commit $1 Billion to Carbon Removal Startups
Google, Anthropic and Salesforce lead a nearly $1 billion pledge for future carbon removal credits, signaling confidence in the emerging industry.