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The Race to 2nm: Samsung, TSMC, and Intel Charge into the Future of Chip Technology In the world of semiconductors, size matters—and smaller is better. The global chipmaking titans, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and Intel, are fiercely racing to commercialize the next-generation chip technologies: the 2-nanometer (2nm) and 1.8-nanometer (1.8nm) processes. With target production dates set for the latter half of 2025, these breakthroughs are expected to reshape the tech landscape in mobile computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. TSMC Leads the Foundry Market Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest and most dominant foundry player with a commanding 67.6% market share, has already begun accepting orders for its 2nm chips. These cutti...

Just days after the Biden administration awarded Intel the largest grant under the CHIPS and Science Act, the company's long-time CEO stepped down. This has raised concerns, as experts worry about the government giving so much taxpayer money to a company struggling financially. Scott Lincicome, from the Cato Institute, expressed concern about the situation, especially because Intel received nearly $8 billion in grants from the Commerce Department, following a $3 billion defense contract in September. With CEO Pat Gelsinger stepping down due to mismanagement, Lincicome sees red flags, suggesting that the government might be treating Intel as "Too Big to Fail," potentially leading to more government support and bad decisions down the line. Lincicome worries that thi...

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2nm Race Heats Up Samsung, TSMC, Intel Lead

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