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Intel, a household name in chips, is reportedly a takeover target
Sep 23, 2024
The company is known for making a chip called a central processing unit, often referred to as the brain of a computer.
Phoenix’s semiconductor boom was supposed to change their lives, but did it?
Aug 15, 2024
Months after completing a semiconductor technician training course, two workers share their stories.
Higher tariffs on Chinese computer chips may not lead to more U.S. engineering jobs
May 23, 2024
An NBER study finds the tariffs may actually dampen U.S. opportunities for chip engineers and others.
Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away
May 22, 2024
The chipmaker's early focus on graphics processing technology created an advantage that is paying off hugely this year.
What you need to know about Nvidia and the AI chip arms race
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 8, 2024
NVIDIA’s share price has jumped several hundred dollars in the past year, rising from $242 to $875.
The US is known for designing chips, not making them. Can the CHIPS Act funding change that?
Feb 21, 2024
This week, the Biden administration said it’s awarding $1.5 billion to chipmaker GlobalFoundries to expand its manufacturing here, in the largest grant under the CHIPS Act so far.
U.S. needs to invest in training, recruiting to expand semiconductor workforce
Aug 25, 2023
The industry forecasts a sizable shortage by 2030. Some organizations are trying to attract youngsters to the field and providing internships.
For public good, not for profit.
Has the computer chip glut reached its peak?
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Henry Epp
Jul 7, 2023
The semiconductor industry is notoriously cyclical, but the need for chips that power artificial intelligence may be what kicks up demand this time around.
U.S. restricting high-end chips to China
Sep 2, 2022
The policy move increases tension over technology between the two counties.
Extended downtime for GM plants doesn't mean workers are losing their jobs
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Andy Uhler
Feb 10, 2021
The company says there's a semiconductor shortage, and it will reassess the situation in mid-March