Indichip Semiconductors and Japan’s Yitoa to build SiC fab in southern India

Indichip Semiconductors Ltd, in collaboration with Japan’s Yitoa Micro Technology, is set to make a significant leap in India’s electronics sector by establishing the nation’s first private semiconductor plant in Andhra Pradesh. The ambitious project pegged at an investment of INR140 billion (US$1.62 billion), will focus on the production of silicon carbide (SiC) chips, a crucial component in the advancement of energy-efficient technologies.

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Biden’s final AI regulations target closed models, spark open-source debate

As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations on AI technology, addressing national security concerns and economic competitiveness. The Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion establishes restrictions on high-end chips and closed-weight AI models, while maintaining exemptions for open-weight models.

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Google and IBM push ambitious quantum roadmaps amid Jensen Huang’s caution at CES

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that quantum computing may take 15 to 30 years to achieve practical applications, highlighting the significant hurdles that lie ahead. Despite these challenges, interest in quantum technologies continues to grow, as evidenced by CES 2025, which featured a dedicated quantum computing forum. Major players like Google and IBM have also revealed ambitious roadmaps to guide their quantum computing development.

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