Tag: korea
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Samsung Will Create Chips For Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Computer
Tesla is expected to source its next-generation chip from Samsung Electronics. The forthcoming Tesla Cybertruck will debut with Tesla’s new Hardware 4 computer and according to The Korea Economic Daily, Samsung is set to beat out Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for the contract to build the chip used in this computer. “Tesla and Samsung’s foundry…
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LG Chem Will Double Battery Production Capacity To Meet Tesla’s Increased Demand
LG Chem intends on more than doubling its production capacity of battery cells it makes in China for Tesla in 2021. Tesla has ambitious plans to continue its ramp-up of production around the world and needs its battery suppliers to keep up. According to Reuters, LG Chem will ship its increased output from China and…
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South Korea pushes for AI semiconductors as global demand grows
The South Korean government has made no secret of its ambition to be a key participant in the international artificial intelligence industry, including producing the semiconductors powering AI functionalities. Last week, the nation ’s communications and information technologies regulator announced plans to develop up to 50 kinds of AI -focused platform semiconductors from 2030,” Yonhap…