Chip Beat

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TSMC's AI-Fueled Reckoning: Is the Foundry King Unchallenged?

For years, TSMC has been the undisputed king of advanced chip manufacturing. But artificial intelligence and shifting global dynamics are finally creating cracks in its seemingly impenetrable armor.

5 min read 5 days, 12 hours ago

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Industry Analysis

GlobalWafers: 2026 Recovery Path & Tightening 12-Inch Wafer Supply

The semiconductor industry's downturn has been a long, grinding affair. But GlobalWafers is signaling the end is near, with a surprisingly optimistic 2026 forecast.

5 min read 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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TSMC's AI-Fueled Reckoning: Is the Foundry King Unchallenged?

GlobalWafers: 2026 Recovery Path & Tightening 12-Inch Wafer Supply