Chinese tech giants reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. chip curbs to stay in the AI race

Chinese tech giants reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. chip curbs to stay in the AI race

Niphon | Istock | Getty Images Tencent and Baidu, two of China’s largest technology companies, revealed how they’re keeping in the global artificial intelligence race even as the U.S. tightens some curbs on key semiconductors. The business’ methods include stockpiling chips, making AI models more efficient and even using homegrown semiconductors. While the administration of…

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AMD beats on earnings but will take .5 billion hit to revenue from chip restrictions to China

AMD beats on earnings but will take $1.5 billion hit to revenue from chip restrictions to China

Advanced Micro Devices reported first fiscal-quarter earnings on Tuesday that topped expectations, and provided a strong forecast for current-quarter revenue. Shares of AMD were up 4% in extended trading before receding to fall less than 1% after the company discussed the effect of AI chip export controls. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG expectations…

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TSMC first-quarter profit tops estimates, rising 60%, but Trump trade policy threatens growth

TSMC first-quarter profit tops estimates, rising 60%, but Trump trade policy threatens growth

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on Thursday beat profit expectations for the first quarter, thanks to a continued surge in demand for AI chips. Here are TSMC’s first-quarter results versus LSEG consensus estimates: Revenue: $839.25 billion New…

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U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing’s AI, chip capabilities

U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing’s AI, chip capabilities

William_potter | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. on Tuesday added dozens of Chinese tech companies to its export blacklist in its first such effort under the Donald Trump administration, as it doubles down on curtailing Beijing’s artificial intelligence and advanced computing capabilities. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security added 80…

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