TSMC’s massive US expansion tests Trump’s labor strategy, says DIGITIMES analyst

With geopolitical pressures intensifying rapidly after Trump’s inauguration as President of the US, TSMC announced on March 4, 2025, that it would invest an additional US$100 billion in the US. However, this new investment plan still tests the Trump administration’s ability to address issues related to factory construction and talent shortages.

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Siemens reveals blueprint for industrial AI success amid manufacturing’s digital divide

As manufacturing grapples with a growing technology gap, Siemens has unveiled a strategic framework to bridge the digital divide in industrial AI implementation. At its core are three foundational principles: AI solutions must meet rigorous industrial-grade standards, the technology should remain accessible to businesses at all levels, and a comprehensive ecosystem is necessary to support widespread adoption. Christine Herbst-Kubitz, General Manager of Siemens Taiwan Digital Industries, emphasized that this approach will accelerate manufacturing automation while maximizing previously untapped resources.

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China hits back Trump’s tariffs with new duties, blacklists 15 US firms

China has escalated its trade dispute with the US, imposing up to 15% tariffs on select American agricultural imports in response to the Trump administration’s latest tariff hikes. Meanwhile, Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce blacklisted 15 US companies under export controls along with 10 more firms added to its “unreliable entity” list, intensifying economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

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Hisense faces lawsuit alleging false QLED TV advertising: Are they just LED TVs?

Hisense USA is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging that its QLED televisions do not contain quantum dot technology, despite marketing claims. Filed in the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit by plaintiff Robert Macioce asserts that several Hisense QLED TV models are merely standard LED TVs, misleading consumers and violating advertising laws, according to PacerMonitor.

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AP Memory to offer very high-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators

As competition intensifies in the development of large language models and with the launch of DeepSeek, the industry is beginning to seek memory alternatives outside of high bandwidth memory (HBM). AP Memory has announced that it is fully committed to integrating very high-bandwidth memory (VHM) technology into artificial intelligence high-performance computing (AI HPC) design production, aiming to complete its first AI HPC product design in 2025.

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Apple’s AI split: M3 iPad Air gets intelligence feat, A16 base model left behind

Apple unveiled its latest iPad lineup, introducing two new models: the iPad Air powered by the cutting-edge M3 chip and an updated entry-level iPad (11th generation). Pre-orders opened immediately following the announcement, with devices set to release on March 12, 2025. The refresh highlights Apple’s aggressive push into performance, artificial intelligence, and affordability. It also offers insight into the company’s supply chain precision and market strategy.

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