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TSMC Pledges To Spend $100 Billion On US Chip Facilities - Slashdot

Mar 03, 2025 - news.slashdot.org
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, announced plans to invest at least $100 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing plants over the next four years. This investment aims to expand TSMC's network of semiconductor factories, with several new facilities planned for Arizona. The announcement was made during a press conference where TSMC's chairman and CEO, C. C. Wei, highlighted the company's focus on producing AI chips to support advancements in artificial intelligence.

Previously, TSMC committed $65 billion to U.S.-based fabrication plants and received up to $6.6 billion in grants from the CHIPS Act, a Biden administration initiative to enhance domestic semiconductor production. The new investment increases TSMC's total U.S. chip industry investments to approximately $165 billion. Despite these expansions, TSMC continues to reserve its most advanced facilities for Taiwan.

Key takeaways:

  • TSMC plans to invest at least $100 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing plants over the next four years.
  • The investment will fund the construction of several new facilities in Arizona to produce AI chips.
  • TSMC's total investments in the U.S. chip industry will reach around $165 billion, including previous pledges and grants from the CHIPS Act.
  • TSMC reserves its most advanced facilities for Taiwan, despite having several U.S. facilities, including one in Arizona.
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