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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A Terawatt of Computing Power per Year": Elon Musk Launches the Gigantic Terafab Project to Produce His Own AI Chips

Elon Musk has announced the Terafab project, aiming to produce a terawatt of computing power per year through a manufacturing facility in Texas operated by Tesla and SpaceX.

Mar 22 • 07:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Nvidia: scandal over smuggling artificial intelligence chips to China to evade U.S. controls

The U.S. Department of Justice has formally charged three individuals linked to Super Micro Computer for conspiring to sell Nvidia AI servers to buyers in China, violating export control laws.

Mar 21 • 09:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Samsung is planning record investments, wants to lead in AI chip production

Samsung is making significant investments to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence chip production.

Mar 19 • 17:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Electronics price hike due to global memory chip shortage ‘May just be the new normal’

A global shortage of memory chips is leading to significant price increases in consumer electronics, driven largely by demand from AI tech companies.

Mar 19 • 03:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The whole machine: Jensen Huang transforms Nvidia into an AI factory

Jensen Huang introduces new chips and a vision to transform Nvidia into a leader in AI technology at the GTC event.

Mar 18 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nvidia Resumes AI Chip Manufacturing for China

Nvidia has resumed AI chip production for China after receiving multiple approvals from the U.S. government and increasing demand from Chinese customers.

Mar 17 • 23:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

AI: why the war in Iran could disrupt global semiconductor and memory chip production

The ongoing conflict in Iran is raising concerns about disruptions to the global supply chain for semiconductors and memory chips, which are crucial for various electronic devices.

Mar 17 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nvidia: We have a revenue opportunity of $1 trillion from artificial intelligence chips

Nvidia has announced that its revenue opportunity from AI processors could reach at least $1 trillion by 2027, highlighting its aggressive strategy to compete in the rapidly growing market for real-time AI systems.

Mar 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AI Chips: Nvidia Promises Trillion-Dollar Revenue

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang predicts that the company's new generation of AI chips will generate at least one trillion dollars in revenue by the end of 2027, driven by ongoing high demand.

Mar 17 • 01:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Smartphones Will Be More Expensive, Vivo-Oppo Increasing Prices, AI the Reason

Chinese smartphone manufacturers Vivo and Oppo are preparing to raise the prices of their phones due to rising costs of memory chips influenced by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technology.

Mar 16 • 11:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Tesla Will Launch Giant AI Chip Factory Project in Seven Days, Says Musk

Tesla is set to launch its Terafab project for AI chip production within a week, according to CEO Elon Musk.

Mar 15 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Invisible datacentres and capricious chips: is UK’s AI bubble about to burst?

The UK's AI investment landscape is facing uncertainty as OpenAI pulls back from a major datacentre project in Texas, raising questions about capital stability in the sector.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Historic shortage of memory chips – how consumers are affected

The global shortage of memory chips, driven by unprecedented demand from AI companies, is beginning to impact Swedish consumers.

Mar 12 • 09:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Chipflation’ Triggered by AI Will Last at Least Another Year... China's Rise in Legacy Memory

The surge in memory semiconductor prices driven by AI investments is expected to continue for at least another year, with notable competition from Chinese firms in the legacy memory market.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will Washington Block Polish AI Again? Trump's Blow to Chips

The article discusses new regulations being considered by the Trump administration that could hinder Polish artificial intelligence (AI) development by restricting chip exports.

Mar 6 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The increase in memory prices threatens smartphones and marks MWC 2026

The rising prices of memory components, driven largely by demand from AI companies, are forcing smartphone manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies.

Mar 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Apple renews its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air: new M5 chips and a price in line with the times

Apple has unveiled updated MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models featuring new M5 chips and a price adjustment to reflect current market conditions.

Mar 3 • 15:47 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act will exclude AI, chips, quantum technologies, biotechnology, and robotics to promote local industries and reduce dependency on China.

Mar 3 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US considers capping Nvidia H200 sales at 75,000 per Chinese customer

The US is contemplating limits on the export of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to Chinese customers, which could affect Nvidia's re-entry into a key market.

Mar 2 • 23:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The AI craze has emptied memories around the world, smartphones become more expensive

A global memory chip shortage caused by the AI boom is resulting in record high prices for smartphones and could eliminate some manufacturers from the market.

Feb 28 • 16:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Meta and Google strike chip deal amid regulatory pressure – media

Meta has signed a significant agreement with Google to rent artificial intelligence chips as both companies navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny over AI development.

Feb 27 • 15:14 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics

Xiaomi is intensifying its investment in core technologies like chips and AI to bolster its position in deep-tech amidst growing competition in humanoid robotics.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Smaller, faster, smarter: Chinese transistor ready for future AI chips

Chinese scientists have developed an energy-efficient ferroelectric transistor expected to revolutionize AI hardware.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Large Meta Deal Sends Stock Up at American Chip Company

AMD's stock surged over six percent after Meta announced a deal to purchase millions of AI chips from the company, potentially increasing Meta's stake in AMD to 10 percent.

Feb 24 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta closes deal with AMD for AI chip supply and may become a shareholder in the company

Meta has struck a multi-billion dollar chip deal with AMD that might lead to the company acquiring a 10% stake in the chipmaker, boosting AMD's stock prices significantly.

Feb 24 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Meta agrees $60bn deal with chipmaker AMD despite AI bubble fears

Meta has made a $60 billion deal to purchase AI chips from AMD, despite concerns about high spending in the AI sector.

Feb 24 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chips and Electric Companies Reveal Their Strength in the AI Race After the Claude Earthquake

Chips and electric utilities demonstrate resilience in the AI technology landscape following the emergence of Claude's capabilities.

Feb 22 • 04:25 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

EU bans Chinese bodies from critical tech programmes, including AI and chips

The EU has implemented a ban on Chinese entities from participating in key technology programs, including AI and semiconductor initiatives, citing security concerns.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nvidia and Meta Agreement for the Development of 'Personal Superintelligence'

Meta has announced a significant partnership with Nvidia to utilize millions of chips in its AI data centers, aiming to advance personal superintelligence.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Chip Shortage Is Tormenting Consumer Electronics – and It Is Getting Worse

The global chip shortage is causing leading electronics manufacturers to face steep price increases and difficult choices regarding consumer pricing and product specifications.

Feb 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Samsung starts mass production of next-generation AI memory chips

Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its industry-leading HBM4 memory chip designed to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities.

Feb 12 • 19:09 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s Lenovo warns of ‘prolonged’ memory crunch, looks to AI for rebound

Lenovo reports a significant profit drop due to memory chip costs but eyes AI as a key growth driver.

Feb 12 • 12:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip

Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production of HBM4 memory chips designed for artificial intelligence, highlighting a significant technological advancement in the sector.

Feb 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s SMIC expects flat revenue as drop in low-end orders offsets AI chip growth

China's SMIC anticipates flat revenue amid declining low-end orders despite rising demand for AI chip manufacturing.

Feb 11 • 03:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

TSMC announces production of advanced AI chips in Japan

TSMC has announced its plans to produce advanced 3-nanometre AI chips in Japan, receiving praise from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Feb 5 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Struggles of SK Hynix That Felt 'Penny-Wise'... The Reshaping of a 'Success Myth'

As SK Hynix marks the 14th anniversary of its acquisition by SK Group, the company is celebrated for its remarkable turnaround from crisis to leading the KOSPI index, driven by its significant role in the AI chip market.

Feb 5 • 02:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Financial Times: Nvidia's chip sales to China halted

The Financial Times reports that Nvidia's sales of AI chips to China remain on hold pending a U.S. national security review, despite prior approval from Donald Trump for export.

Feb 4 • 06:07 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s Zhejiang targets 3- to 7-nanometre AI chip breakthroughs to counter US chokehold

Zhejiang Province in China outlines a five-year plan to achieve advancements in AI chip technology to enhance national tech independence amid US restrictions.

Jan 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Taiwan announces massive investments in chips. Agreement with America on the horizon

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to invest over $50 billion this year to meet demand following a significant revenue increase in 2025.

Jan 15 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips and others, citing national security

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on select AI chips, including those from Nvidia and AMD, citing national security concerns after a nine-month investigation.

Jan 15 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Chinese firms to incur higher costs for deploying advanced AI chips from US: analysts

Chinese companies will face increased expenses due to a new 25 percent tariff on advanced AI chips imported from the US, according to analysts.

Jan 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China

Witnesses and lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for allowing Nvidia's H200 AI chips to be sold to China, arguing it would enhance China's military capabilities.

Jan 14 • 22:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The United States has allowed Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China

The United States has formally granted Nvidia permission to sell its advanced AI chips to China, reversing earlier export restrictions due to concerns about national security.

Jan 14 • 20:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The US government modifies export rules for artificial intelligence chips to China

The US government has announced new rules for exporting AI chips from Nvidia and AMD, easing the export process to China on a case-by-case basis.

Jan 14 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

US approved Nvidia's sale of advanced AI chips to China

The US government has authorized Nvidia to sell its advanced AI processors, specifically the H200 chips, to China, contingent on sufficient stock availability in the US.

Jan 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China

The US government has approved Nvidia's sales of its H200 AI chips to China, amidst efforts to manage the balance between limiting China's AI development and supporting American companies.

Jan 13 • 23:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Prices of computers and smartphones will rise significantly this year due to chips and AI

The prices of smartphones and personal computers are expected to rise significantly this year due to a shortage of memory chips caused by the massive growth of data center construction for artificial intelligence (AI).

Jan 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

NVIDIA's Highlights at CES 2026

NVIDIA's event has transformed from focusing on gaming products to showcasing the future of artificial intelligence, reflecting its leading position in the AI chip market.

Jan 8 • 11:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Tech war: China semiconductor expert suggests vigilance in buying Nvidia’s H200 AI chips

Chinese semiconductor expert Wei Shaojun warns mainland companies to be cautious when ordering Nvidia's H200 AI chips due to the US government's inconsistent approach towards advanced chips.

Jan 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Electronics Company: Samsung Expects Record Profit Due to AI

Samsung Electronics anticipates tripling its profit in the fourth quarter due to soaring demand for AI chips, with analysts suggesting that growth will continue for an extended period.

Jan 8 • 05:12 UTC

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