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EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips

The European Commission is conducting risk assessments and considering export controls on “critical technology areas,” including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies, according to a press release from the ommission. On Oct. 3, European Union officials said they identified four areas that need assessment regarding technology risk and risk of technology leakage:

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China Persuades Japan to Lift Restrictions on Semiconductor Chip Export to Harmonize International Trade

China has agreed to work with Japan to promote practical cooperation in key economic and trade areas including advancements in the semiconductor industry. The global geopolitical crisis has significantly impacted the overall development of technology. The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, which is estimated to take several years to

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Britain Joins Semiconductor Chips Race, Introduces $1.2B Plan

The British government has undertaken a focused approach in revamping its semiconductor industry and will capitalize on its strengths such as designing and producing non-silicon chips, and intellectual property rights.  On Friday, May 19, Great Britain announced support of £1 billion ($1.2 billion) for its semiconductor industry. With this move, the

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Trezor crypto wallet’s move into the semiconductor business isn’t for everyone

Crypto wallet maker Trezor recently decided to start manufacturing its own hardware wallet chips to respond quickly to demand-triggering events like the FTX collapse.Trezor announced on Feb. 27 that it would begin producing the chip wrapper, a crucial component for the Trezor Model T — its flagship device. The move will

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Semiconductor Giant AMD Cuts Marketing Deal with Blockchain Games Distribution Platform Ultra to Push Next-generation Blockchain-powered Gaming

AMD, the global leader in the GPU market and world’s second-largest supplier of x86-based microprocessors and Intel rival has cut a deal with a wee Estonian startup called  Ultra as a part of its ongoing mission to democratize the games industry for developers and players. “AMD is excited about the use

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