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As AI pushes semiconductors toward new limits in energy, memory, and interconnects, imec’s CEO says future progress will depend on deep co-optimization across the entire computing stack.

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China's top foundry SMIC is entering a new growth phase after regulators approved a record CNY40.6 billion (US$5.98 billion) asset acquisition that strengthens its grip over one of its most profitable wafer fabs, while surging domestic AI infrastructure spending is rapidly reshaping the company's long-term outlook.