The European Union has overhauled its semiconductor strategy to allow direct investment in chip manufacturing. The revised Chips Act prioritizes new technology development across the bloc's crucial supply chain.
The EU's executive branch will gain the ability to invest directly in semiconductor manufacturing under the revamped plan. This represents a significant shift in how the bloc supports its chip industry, a sector vital to AI development, automotive production, and broader economic competitiveness.
Semiconductors form the backbone of modern supply chains, making domestic production capacity critical for European independence. The overhaul emphasizes accelerating development of next-generation technologies alongside manufacturing expansion.
The move reflects growing recognition that securing semiconductor supply chains is essential for technological sovereignty and reducing reliance on external suppliers. By enabling direct executive investment, the EU aims to attract manufacturers and scale production capabilities across member states.
The revised framework targets both immediate manufacturing needs and long-term technological advancement, positioning Europe to compete in the global semiconductor market while strengthening industrial resilience.
Solar installer Sunrun is piloting a program that pays residential customers hundreds of dollars monthly to use their rooftop solar and battery systems as AI computing infrastructure.
Chipset makers and router manufacturers are preparing Wi-Fi 8, the next wireless standard promising faster speeds and lower latency. Here's what we know about the technology and its timeline.
Intel is investing €5 billion ($5.7 billion) to expand its manufacturing facility in Ireland as the chipmaker races to secure its position in the AI semiconductor market.
Samsung Electronics has moved up the timeline for its first South Korean chipmaking facility in Yongin, targeting operations to begin by 2029 instead of 2030 or 2031.