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Key ChipsH100, B200, TPU v5, Trainium

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Intel Upsizes Stock Sale to $20 Billion as AI Chip Manufacturing Demand Surges

Intel increased its common stock offering from $15 billion to $20 billion, pricing 210 million shares at $95 each to fund AI chip manufacturing expansion. The chipmaker will invest in advanced packaging, foundry business, and capital expenditures as tech giants pour trillions into AI compute infrastructure.

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Intel Upsizes Stock Sale to $20 Billion as AI Chip Manufacturing Demand Surges

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Microsoft orders 300,000+ Maia 300 AI chips from TSMC to cut Nvidia reliance

Microsoft is ramping up its custom AI silicon strategy with plans to unveil the Maia 300 AI chip this fall and secure production for over 300,000 units by 2027. The move aims to reduce dependence on Nvidia's costly processors while competing with Amazon and Google's established in-house chip programs.

Technology7 sources

Microsoft orders 300,000+ Maia 300 AI chips from TSMC to cut Nvidia reliance

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Apple Tests CXMT Memory Chips for iPhones and MacBooks as AI-Fueled Supply Crunch Intensifies

Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks as AI data centers consume memory supplies, driving prices higher. The move targets devices sold in China but raises geopolitical concerns in Washington over US-China chip tensions.

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Apple Tests CXMT Memory Chips for iPhones and MacBooks as AI-Fueled Supply Crunch Intensifies

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HP EliteBook X G2i Debuts as Copilot+ PC with 50 TOPs NPU and 5G for Business Professionals

HP launched the EliteBook X G2i, an AI-powered laptop designed for enterprise users and business professionals. The Copilot+ PC features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with an Intel AI Boost NPU capable of 50 trillion operations per second, enabling AI-driven tasks like document insights and real-time video enhancements. Weighing just 2.2 lbs with optional 5G connectivity, it targets hybrid work scenarios.

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HP EliteBook X G2i Debuts as Copilot+ PC with 50 TOPs NPU and 5G for Business Professionals

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SK Hynix commits $38 billion to new memory chip plants as AI demand reshapes semiconductor industry

SK Hynix approved a $38.1 billion investment to build two new fabrication plants in South Korea, targeting DRAM and NAND production for AI infrastructure. The Yongin Y2 and Cheongju M17 fabs will begin construction in 2027, with cleanrooms opening in 2028-2029 as the company races to address what its CEO calls the worst memory supply shortage in industry history.

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SK Hynix commits $38 billion to new memory chip plants as AI demand reshapes semiconductor industry

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Modified GPUs with doubled VRAM surface on eBay and Chinese markets as AI hobbyists chase memory

Modified GPUs are flooding second-hand markets as AI enthusiasts seek affordable VRAM capacity. A Hong Kong-based seller is offering modded RTX 2080 Ti cards with 22GB VRAM for $499 on eBay, while modified RTX 4080 graphics cards with 32GB are appearing in China's Goofish marketplace for approximately $1,479. These unofficial upgrades double original memory pools without manufacturer warranties but offer budget-friendly paths to running large language models and diffusion models locally.

Technology6 sources

Modified GPUs with doubled VRAM surface on eBay and Chinese markets as AI hobbyists chase memory

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ByteDance trains massive 10 trillion parameter AI model to rival Anthropic's Mythos

ByteDance is training an AI model with up to 10 trillion parameters, three times larger than any Chinese model released to date. The TikTok parent aims to rival Anthropic's Mythos system as Chinese companies push to close the gap with leading US AI labs through independent model development.

Technology4 sources

ByteDance trains massive 10 trillion parameter AI model to rival Anthropic's Mythos

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AMD Acquires Taalas to Etch AI Models Into Silicon for Faster Inference

AMD acquired Toronto-based Taalas, an AI chip startup that hardwires model weights directly into silicon. The deal strengthens AMD's AI inference capabilities with technology that promises 48x faster performance than traditional GPUs, though chips remain locked to specific models.

Technology11 sources

AMD Acquires Taalas to Etch AI Models Into Silicon for Faster Inference

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Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX confirm $16.8B Terafab chip factory in Texas with 100 million square feet

Tesla and SpaceX officially announced their $16.8 billion initial investment in Terafab, a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas. The vertically integrated chip factory will span 100 million square feet and produce AI chips for Optimus robots, Cybercabs, and space-based data centers to meet their projected 1 terawatt annual compute demand.

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Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX confirm $16.8B Terafab chip factory in Texas with 100 million square feet

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Unitree IPO Hits $9B Valuation as Retail Investors Rush China's Humanoid Robot Champion

Unitree priced its Shanghai IPO at $22.35 per share, raising $904 million and achieving a $9 billion valuation. The humanoid robot manufacturer's retail segment saw over 5,500 times oversubscription, signaling massive investor enthusiasm for AI-driven robotics despite FCC restrictions targeting Chinese products and escalating US-China competition in embodied AI.

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Unitree IPO Hits $9B Valuation as Retail Investors Rush China's Humanoid Robot Champion

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AI Stocks Trigger Record Market Volatility Across South Korea, Taiwan and Japan

South Korea's Kospi index plunged 40% in just six weeks after doubling on AI-driven gains from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The AI stock rout wiped out billions as Taiwan's TSMC fell 14% and Asian hedge funds posted record 15.2% monthly losses in July, exposing dangerous concentration risks in emerging markets.

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AI Stocks Trigger Record Market Volatility Across South Korea, Taiwan and Japan

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AMD Announces IFA 2026 Opening Keynote Focused on Era of Personal AI and Consumer Computing

AMD confirms Jack Huynh will deliver the opening keynote at IFA 2026 on September 4, titled 'The Era of Personal AI: The Future of Imagination.' The presentation promises to reveal AMD's vision for AI-driven computing, with potential announcements around Ryzen AI MAX 400 and FSR Diamond technology updates.

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AMD Announces IFA 2026 Opening Keynote Focused on Era of Personal AI and Consumer Computing

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Anthropic Builds In-House Silicon Team for Custom AI Chips to Power Claude Models

Anthropic is assembling an AI chip design team to create bespoke AI hardware for its Claude models. The move mirrors strategies by OpenAI, Google, and Meta to reduce dependence on Nvidia and optimize performance through vertical integration as demand for AI infrastructure continues outpacing supply.

Technology15 sources

Anthropic Builds In-House Silicon Team for Custom AI Chips to Power Claude Models

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SpaceX commits exclusively to Nvidia chips as AI infrastructure spending hits $18.4 billion

Elon Musk declared SpaceX will exclusively use Nvidia's Vera Rubin GPUs for its AI infrastructure buildout, targeting up to 10 gigawatts of computing power by 2027. While Nvidia stock surged 4%, SpaceX shares tumbled 12% after revealing second-quarter capital expenditures of $18.4 billion that exceeded analyst expectations.

Business6 sources

SpaceX commits exclusively to Nvidia chips as AI infrastructure spending hits $18.4 billion

Business6 sources

Infineon reaches record €4.17 billion revenue as AI data centres drive explosive growth

German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies posted record third-quarter revenue of €4.17 billion, marking a 13% year-over-year increase driven by surging demand for AI data centre power solutions. The company raised its full-year forecast to €16.3 billion as AI-related revenues are projected to exceed €2.5 billion in fiscal 2027, more than tripling from €700 million in 2025.

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Infineon reaches record €4.17 billion revenue as AI data centres drive explosive growth

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