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Canva to buy AI startup in year’s second deal to catch Adobe
Canva Inc. is buying image generation startup Leonardo.ai in its second acquisition this year, accelerating a charge into artificial intelligence to take on creative software leader Adobe Inc.
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Jul
Nvidia releases software, services to boost rapid adoption of AI
Nvidia Corp., the world’s most valuable chipmaker, announced a raft of updates to its software offerings that aim to make it easier for a wider variety of businesses to use generative artificial intelligence.
30
Jul
US-Kenya partnership signals Africa’s rising role in global semiconductor industry
Africa is emerging as a significant player in the global semiconductor landscape, as evidenced by the recent partnership between the United States and Kenya. This collaboration highlights the US strategy to reduce its dependence on Asian supply chains by fostering semiconductor development across the African continent.
30
Jul
SK Hynix invests US$6.77 billion in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, to prioritize DRAM production
SK Hynix has announced board approval for a KRW9.4 trillion (approximately US$6.77 billion) investment to construct its first plant and related operational facilities at the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in South Korea. Construction is set to begin in March 2025, with completion targeted for May 2027. The project aims to meet the growing demand for AI-related memory.
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Jul
With new US chip regulations coming in October, will Nvidia continue to play on the edge?
American voters are set to decide their new president in November. One of the major powers of the US president is the ability to alter the direction of federal agencies with a few executive orders and appointments, and these alterations can have major impacts on tech companies.
30
Jul
LG Innotek showcases AR glasses with Waveguide technology, targets metaverse
LG Innotek recently showcased a prototype of AR glasses equipped with waveguide technology, garnering significant attention.
30
Jul
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches first chip lab in Taiwan to serve TSMC
US-based clinical research firm Thermo Fisher Scientific opened its first semiconductor laboratory, NanoPort, in Taiwan on July 26.
30
Jul
Taiwan’s AI surge faces power supply hurdles, says tech leader
Taiwan is riding high on the artificial intelligence (AI) wave, with AI capabilities now equating to national strength. However, the AI industry is notably power-hungry, raising concerns among many businesses about the adequacy of Taiwan’s electricity supply. From a corporate perspective, any electricity bottleneck would severely hinder Taiwan’s technological advantages.
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Jul
Geared up for AI computing power boom: Q&A with Foxlink chairman TC Gou
Component manufacturers, such as Taiwan-based Cheng Uei Precision Industry (Foxlink), are evolving and upgrading their operations to encompass a broader range of products and industries, aiming to secure a foothold in emerging sectors. This is in response to rapid changes in the industrial environment and increasing market competition.