DeepSeek applications in smart vehicles
Chinese automakers are actively adopting DeepSeek-R1, potentially accelerating the widespread adoption of smart cockpits and advanced autonomous driving.
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SiCarrier bets on DUV for 5nm chips as SMIC’s yield stalls at one-third of TSMC’s
As US export controls tighten on advanced semiconductor technologies, Shenzhen-based SiCarrier unveiled new 5nm-capable fabrication tools at SEMICON China 2025. The company claims its proprietary deep ultraviolet (DUV) and non-optical process equipment can manufacture 5nm chips without relying on ASML’s extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems.
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Robots, software-defined automation key to Industry 4.0, says Rockwell
With AI and autonomous learning capabilities promising to reshape industrial manufacturing, leading industrial automation firms Siemens and Rockwell Automation have both recently offered their insights into the Industry 4.0 era.
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Taiwan’s automotive sector positioned for strategic growth amid Trump’s 25% vehicle tariffs
US President Donald Trump is set to impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars starting on April 3, with additional tariffs on select auto parts, such as engines, transmissions, power systems, and electrical components, scheduled to take effect on May 3. In response, Canada and the European Union have threatened retaliatory measures, causing global jitters in the automotive sector.
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Silicon Motion joins AI humanoid robotics supply chain
Silicon Motion Technology has entered the AI humanoid robotics supply chain and anticipates substantial growth from this area over the next five years, according to the flash device controller specialist.
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Risk-taking backfires: How Intel’s missteps paved the way for TSMC’s supremacy
Former TSMC co-CEO Shang-yi Chiang and renowned immersion lithography expert Burn Lin have weighed in on TSMC’s dominance in the global semiconductor market. Chiang noted that competitors have repeatedly faltered over the years, enabling TSMC to secure over 60% of the foundry services market, which he attributed not to extraordinary achievements but competitors’ missteps.
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AI Expo 2025: Trend Micro warns of AI security risks, highlights ‘grandma prompt’ threat
At the AI Expo hosted by DIGITIMES, Trend Micro’s general manager for Taiwan and Hong Kong, Bob Hung, has identified prompt injection as a growing cybersecurity risk associated with large language models (LLMs). He also warned that users are increasingly manipulating AI through sentimental narratives and role-playing techniques, such as the “grandma prompt,” to bypass content restrictions and generate prohibited material.
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SK Hynix to finalize 2026 HBM production target by mid-2025 amid rising AI demand
SK Hynix announced during its 77th shareholders’ meeting that it will determine product volume for its high bandwidth memory (HBM) lineup in the first half of 2025. CEO Noh-Jung Kwak stated that customer negotiations for 2026 HBM product allocations will conclude by mid-2025 to enhance sales stability, according to South Korean media reports, including JoongAng Ilbo and Hangkyung.
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Hooked by Huawei? SiCarrier’s bold debut tests the depth of China’s chipmaking ambitions
Semiconductor equipment vendors have historically operated in stealth mode, relying on proprietary technologies and patents as their main defense. Product launches were subdued, often reaching foundries only after extensive validation—far from the world of bold marketing campaigns.
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SMIC profit slides 23% in 2024 despite record revenue surge
SMIC released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on March 27, reporting record revenue and wafer shipments. However, profitability declined amid persistent US export controls and reduced investment income. Net profit attributable to shareholders dropped more than 20% year-over-year.