US probe into China’s RISC-V role casts shadow on Samsung’s AI chip ambitions and foundry biz expansion

Samsung Electronics has been actively promoting the open-source instruction set architecture, RISC-V, as a crucial technology for developing next-generation AI chips. However, the ongoing investigation by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) into potential national security risks resulting from China’s proactive involvement in RISC-V could hinder Samsung’s RISC-V ecosystem development plans.

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Hon Hai’s ambitious plan: crafting a super app for smart cities using 10 LLMs

In a bold move towards transformation, Hon Hai has outlined its strategic pivot, emphasizing the pivotal role of AI and the development of smart cities and electric vehicles. Since 2019, the company has strategically positioned itself in three key future industries: electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, alongside three core technologies: artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and next-generation communications.

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