The U.S. semiconductor industry has faced a whirlwind of changes in 2025, particularly in its pursuit of leadership in the AI race. The turmoil began with Intel appointing Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move aimed at revitalizing the legacy company. Concurrently, former President Joe Biden proposed sweeping AI chip export rules that ultimately […]
After the discovery of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chip embedded in a Huawei processor, the US Department of Commerce has ordered TSMC to cease shipments of advanced chips to Chinese clients. This decision follows significant trade restrictions placed on Huawei by the US government, aiming to determine if other companies are funneling chips […]