Category: Computer Chips

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

The New York Times – Business:
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
Why Memory Chips Are Dominating the A.I. Rally

The New York Times – Business:
Three major producers — Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix — are now trillion-dollar companies. Politicians and Wall Street have taken notice.
Samsung Unions Approve A.I. Profit-Sharing Deal as Infighting Escalates

The New York Times – Business:
The agreement all but guarantees hefty bonuses for employees in the top-performing chip unit. Other workers say they feel left out.
Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.
Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews

The New York Times – Business:
Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.
Trump Approved an Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It.

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. tech giant’s powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing’s A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.
Nvidia’s Profit Hits $58.3 Billion as A.I. Boom Gathers More Steam

The New York Times – Business:
The chip maker said its profit in its most recent quarter jumped 211 percent from a year ago thanks to extreme demand from other big technology companies.
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit

The New York Times – Business:
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
It’s Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.

The New York Times – Business:
Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit

The New York Times – Business:
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit

The New York Times – Business:
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
Cerebras, A.I. Chip Maker, Rises 89% in Market Debut

The New York Times – Business:
Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.