How Gelsinger’s ‘Made in America’ vision challenges TSMC’s Arizona ambitions

Pat Gelsinger describes himself as a born-again Christian who lives “at the intersection of faith and technology.” For the former Intel CEO, reviving American semiconductor manufacturing isn’t just a business strategy—it’s a mission he believes he was called to fulfill. This conviction has driven him to donate nearly half of his income to charity and maintain strict self-discipline, waking at 4 a.m. each morning. But the same unwavering sense of purpose that guides his personal life now shapes his vision for the industry, one that fundamentally challenges how foreign companies like TSMC are investing in the US.

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Japan’s humanoid robot alliance expands to counter Chinese dominance

The Kyoto Humanoid Association (KyoHA), a coalition initiated by Waseda University and Murata Manufacturing Co., has welcomed several new members, including Renesas Electronics, in its effort to mass-produce fully Japanese-made humanoid robots by 2027. The alliance now comprises 13 Japanese electronic components and semiconductor manufacturers aiming to strengthen Japan’s presence in the humanoid robot market.

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