Dell Pro Precision leak reveals early Panther Lake CPU and Xe3 iGPU performance

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Intel, and Amkor are investing tens of billions to transform Phoenix into a semiconductor hub, highlighting the complexities of executing large-scale projects in the U.S. This initiative aims to bolster domestic chip production amid global supply chain challenges.

An end-to-end pipeline has been developed for deploying reinforcement learning (RL) trained Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) on Intel's Loihi 2 neuromorphic hardware, converting them into spiking Sigma-Delta Neural Networks (SDNNs). This innovation was tested using an RL policy for controlling the Astrobee free-flying robot, demonstrating low-latency and energy-efficient inference in NVIDIA's Omniverse Isaac Lab simulation environment.

Germany has redirected funds initially allocated to Intel into new semiconductor projects, signaling a strategic shift aimed at enhancing its technological capabilities and competitiveness in the European tech sector.

Nvidia maintained a dominant position in the discrete GPU market with a 92% share in Q3 2025, despite a slight decline from 94% in the previous quarter. AMD and Intel have made modest gains, increasing their market shares to 7% and 1.4%, respectively. This shift indicates a competitive landscape as Nvidia continues to focus on AI technologies.

Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, has returned to the chipmaking industry by securing a deal with xLight valued at up to $150 million, funded by the 2022 Chips and Science Act aimed at fostering early-stage technology companies. This move marks Gelsinger's re-entry into a sector he previously led at Intel, highlighting his ongoing influence in the semiconductor landscape.

TSMC and Intel are embroiled in a dispute over allegations of trade secret theft following the transition of a former TSMC executive to Intel. This situation has raised concerns about the integrity of corporate practices within the semiconductor industry, particularly regarding proprietary information.