TSMC in talks over Elon Musk's Terafab project but insists on running the fab
TSMC is in discussions to collaborate on Elon Musk's Texas-based Terafab chipmaking project, though CEO C.C. Wei stressed that the company must operate and control any participating manufacturing facility.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is in talks to collaborate on Elon Musk's Texas-based Terafab project as part of its US expansion, according to reporting from Bloomberg, Nikkei Asia, and Tom's Hardware.[1][2][3][4]
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei emphasized that the company must retain direct control over chip production in any alliance, stating that any participating facility "has got to be run by TSMC."[3][4][5]
Key facts
- TSMC CEO C.C. Wei confirmed the company is in talks regarding Elon Musk's Texas-based Terafab project.
- Wei stressed that any fabrication facility involved in the project "has got to be run by TSMC."
- Bloomberg reported TSMC is requiring operational control over its chip production in any alliance.
- Nikkei Asia reported TSMC is eyeing Texas and Musk's Terafab project for US expansion.
- Tom's Hardware reported TSMC confirmed it is considering a Terafab chipmaking expansion with Musk.
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Nikkei Asia@NikkeiAsiaPost on X ·
TSMC eyes Texas and Musk Terafab project for US expansion https://t.co/2viQ71BOoV
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Tom's Hardware@tomshardwarePost on X ·
TSMC confirms it is considering Terafab chipmaking expansion with Elon Musk https://t.co/IRYLULpFx1
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
TSMC is in discussions about collaborating with Elon Musk’s Terafab project, though the Asian chipmaker stressed it must control its chip production in any alliance https://t.co/LkUze6H4HV
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says the company is in talks over Elon Musk's Texas-based Terafab project, but stresses that any participating fab "has got to be run by TSMC" (@debbywuintaipei / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Crypto BriefingArticle ·
TSMC is open to working on Musk’s Terafab, but only if it runs the fab TSMC's potential involvement in Terafab could significantly impact US semiconductor manufacturing and AI industry dynamics, pending control agreements. The post TSMC is open to working on Musk’s Terafab, but only if it runs the fab appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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