Tech & Internet
Chipmakers move security deeper into design as AI hardware spreads
Silicon Labs, Tessolve and Netrasemi are strengthening chip security as connected devices carry more data and face growing cyber risks
ISM 2.0 draws $12 billion interest; Vaishnaw says AI firms must ensure safety
India’s second semiconductor mission has drawn nearly $12 billion in industry interest, with investments expected to begin within six months, Ashwini Vaishnaw told ET. The IT minister also called for greater responsibility from AI companies on safety.
ASML begins India operations, links scaling-up plan with success of Tata Electronics, govt ambition
Speaking on the sidelines of Semicon India 2026, ASML Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Support Lin Kiat Yap told PTI that the company’s scaling-up plan depends on the success of Tata Electronics chip unit in India and the ambition of India to grow in the semiconductor space.
India has chip design talent, but lacks global sales skills: Endiya Partners’ Sateesh Andra
Engineers based in India have taped out chips that have shipped in billions for companies such as Qualcomm, Infineon, NXP, Texas Instruments and Renesas. Missing were the skills to write a product’s specifications, position and market it, and work with distributors to reach customers abroad, he said.
India’s semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: Vaishnaw
The minister’s vision comes as India steps up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the government seeking to move beyond chip assembly and testing, and build capabilities spanning design, fabrication, equipment and materials.
Indian tech industry bodies call for joint work to achieve national goals at Semicon India 2026
This is the first time major industry bodies, semiconductor groupings Semi and Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), mobile device makers body Indian Electronics and Cellular Association, IT hardware body MAIT and electronics components grouping Elcina came together at the event to explore mechanisms to work together.
India’s semiconductor rise could invite geopolitical risks: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s growing capabilities in semiconductor design and manufacturing could face geopolitical risks as the country expands its role in the global chip supply chain.
Fujifilm bets on semiconductors to drive India growth; inks pact with Tata Electronics
Fujifilm Thursday said it is investing about Rs 800 crore to establish a semiconductor materials plant in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) in phases. It also signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Tata Electronics to accelerate the development of India’s semiconductor materials ecosystem around the latter’s upcoming fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Applied Materials’ Prabu Raja says $5 billion investment in India to drive firm’s global R&D
The US company that supplies equipment and services for semiconductor manufacturing is set to invest about $5 billion over 10 years in Bengaluru for a new research and development facility.
AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered US-China military confrontation: Reports
Citing four sources familiar with the incident, CNN reported that the US military moved towards an operation against the ship. Two of the sources said armed US military personnel were preparing to board the vessel, while military aircraft were already in the air, according to two other sources.
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