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SK Hynix Jumps to TSMC 3nm for HBM4E Logic Die to Counter Samsung's 4nm Lead
SK Hynix plans to use TSMC's 3nm process for the logic die in its 7th-gen HBM4E, a leap from the 12nm used in HBM4. This aims to reverse the performance gap with Samsung (which used 4nm logic in HBM4) and deliver higher bandwidth and power efficiency for next-gen AI chips like NVIDIA's Vera Rubin Ultra.
Meta Integrates AI Support Assistant with Content Moderation, Reducing Third-Party Reliance
Meta launched an AI support assistant and deployed advanced AI content moderation systems to enhance user experience and platform safety. This signals a strategic shift from relying on third-party vendors to strengthening internal AI systems, with plans to deeply integrate AI into core operations.
AMD and Samsung Deepen Collaboration, Locking HBM4 Supply and Exploring Foundry Partnership
AMD and Samsung signed an MOU, designating Samsung as the primary HBM4 supplier for the next-gen Instinct MI455X GPU and collaborating on DDR5 memory optimized for 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. The companies will also explore opportunities for Samsung to provide foundry services for future AMD products.
Samsung and AMD Deepen AI Hardware Collaboration with HBM4 Supply and Foundry Services
Samsung will be the primary HBM4 supplier for AMD's next-gen MI455X GPU, delivering 13Gbps bandwidth memory. The partners will also develop DDR5 solutions for 6th-gen EPYC CPUs and explore Samsung's foundry services for future AMD products.
Samsung Unveils HBM4E and Hybrid Copper Bonding for AI Infrastructure
Samsung announced HBM4 mass production and showcased next-gen HBM4E with 4TB/s bandwidth at GTC 2026. Hybrid copper bonding enables 16+ layers with 20% lower thermal resistance. Also launched SOCAMM2 memory and PCIe 6.0 SSD for NVIDIA AI infrastructure.
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ASML Integrates Lithography and Metrology Systems in Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem
ASML has built an integrated product matrix centered on lithography systems, combined with metrology and computational lithography. Its EUV and DUV scanners support advanced chip manufacturing, while YieldStar metrology and Tachyon software enable process optimization and yield control. This forms a complete semiconductor manufacturing toolchain from patterning to process control.
Trend Micro Report Highlights AI Supply Chain Risks and Model Attack Surfaces
Trend Micro's 'Fault Lines in the AI Ecosystem' report systematically analyzes security risks in the AI supply chain, including training data poisoning, third-party plugin vulnerabilities, and model theft attacks. It indicates that enterprise AI security boundaries have expanded from traditional IT infrastructure to the model layer and data pipelines.
Cisco Launches G300 Chip and Systems for AI Agent-Era Data Center Networking
Cisco introduces 102.4Tbps Silicon One G300 switching chip with liquid-cooled N9000/8000 systems delivering 70% energy efficiency, 1.6T optics support, and Nexus One unified management plane upgrade.
Anthropic Launches Project Glasswing: AI Model Autonomously Finds Zero-Days, Reshaping Cyber Defense
Anthropic announces Project Glasswing, partnering with AWS, Apple, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and others to use its frontier model Claude Mythos Preview for autonomous vulnerability discovery. The model found thousands of zero-days, including decades-old flaws in OpenBSD, FFmpeg, and Linux kernel. Anthropic commits $100M in usage credits, aiming to shift cybersecurity to AI-driven defense at scale.
SK Hynix HBM4E Samples: 3nm Logic, 384GB/GPU, Igniting AI Memory Bandwidth Arms Race
SK Hynix has sampled its 12-layer HBM4E, featuring TSMC 3nm logic die and enhanced per-pin bandwidth, targeting Nvidia Rubin Ultra with 384GB per GPU. This marks the start of a sprint with Samsung in next-gen AI memory, where HBM BOM share has surged to 65-70%.
NVIDIA Absorbs Groq LPU: Feynman GPU to Integrate SRAM Inference Tile, Hybrid Architecture by 2028
NVIDIA secures Groq's LPU inference technology via a non-exclusive license and key hires, planning to integrate large SRAM tiles into its 2028 Feynman GPU using TSMC SoIC hybrid bonding. This enables deterministic scheduling and 80TB/s on-chip bandwidth, shifting NVIDIA from a pure GPU vendor to a hybrid inference/training platform.