Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) ordered by Taiwan from the United States will be deployed in key locations in Taipei and New Taipei City for regional defense, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense released yesterday. Specifically, the air defense system will be installed in Taipei’s…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the largest contract chipmaker globally, held an equipment installation ceremony for its first 2-nanometer fabrication plant in Kaohsiung yesterday, finishing six months ahead of schedule, according to Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai. “To meet the strong global demand for advanced chips, TSMC is beginning to install…
Under the US-China technology war, the United States has set a ban on the export of advanced semiconductor processes to China, but the TechInsights, a semiconductor research institution, released a report pointing out that after dismantling, it was found that Huawei used TSMC’s 7nm process in the Ascend 910B processor, which caused concern. In this…
Jake Sanders, Associate Editor Taipei, Taiwan — As Taiwan embarks on an ambitious journey towards the development of smart cities, the integration of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies is set to redefine urban living. With urbanization accelerating and the demand for efficient, sustainable solutions growing, Taiwan’s smart city initiatives aim to enhance quality of…
by Jake Sanders, Editor The world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is abuzz with the emergence of a new player in the chip-making scene: Groq. Founded in 2018, Groq has been quietly working on developing a new type of chip that promises to revolutionize the way AI and ML work. In this…
by Jake Sanders, Editor The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plays a crucial role in Taiwan’s economic and national security. As TSMC expands its operations globally, there are concerns that this move could make Taiwan more susceptible to potential annexation by China. Taiwanese political leaders share these concerns, but they possess the regulatory power to…