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AMD says CPU demand is exceeding expectations, blames rise in agentic AI applicationsedit
AMD’s CEO Lisa Su has said the company is experiencing server demand that has “far exceeded” expectations. Speaking during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference earlier this week, Su said that the increased demand had primarily been driven by the rise in agentic AI applications, adding that while this had undoubtedly led to CPU supply chains tightening, AMD was working with customers to ease bottlenecks.
Publication: Data Center Dynamics
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India made major progress towards its goal of training 85,000 semiconductor engineersedit
According to the article, India has made major progress toward its target of training 85,000 semiconductor engineers under the Chips to Startups (C2S) programme. The initiative provides industry-grade design tools from companies such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), enabling students across 315 institutions to gain hands-on chip design experience and helping build a strong semiconductor talent pipeline.
Publication: ET Manufacturing
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R&S Communications Tester Enables Rapid Validation of Wi-Fi 8 Networking Platformsedit
Using the advanced MIMO test capabilities of the CMP180 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. successfully completed comprehensive validation and performance testing of its advanced 5×5 radio technology designed for its latest Wi-Fi 8 networking platforms. As a result, Rohde & Schwarz now offers pre-built test routines for its test platform.
Publication: EE Times
Texas Instruments Expands Physical AI Capabilities with NVIDIA Collaborationedit
Texas Instruments announced it is accelerating the safe deployment of humanoid robots into the real world with NVIDIA. By combining TI’s real-time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s advanced robotics compute, ethernet based sensing and simulation technologies, robotics developers can validate perception, actuation and safety earlier and more accurately.
Publication: Digital Terminal
Nvidia sets $4 Million target cash bonus for CEO Jensen Huang under FY2027 planedit
vidia has introduced a new variable compensation plan for fiscal 2027, and the company has set a target cash bonus of $4 million for its chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, according to a regulatory filing released on Friday.
Publication: Business Review, The Indian Express, The Economic Times
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Is Reportedly Rumoured To Launch Againedit
According to the article, Nvidia may reportedly relaunch the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card in 2026 despite it being a five-year-old GPU. The move is linked to ongoing GPU and memory shortages, which have affected the supply of newer graphics cards. The RTX 3060 remains popular among gamers due to its 12GB VRAM and affordable performance, prompting Nvidia to reportedly restart shipments to partners to stabilize market supply.
Publication: IGN
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a is a AMD Strix Halo laptop with a 15.3 inch OLED display, up to 128GB RAM, and pen supportedit
It’s also one of the first laptops with an AMD Strix Halo processor that’s not designed specifically for gaming. Introduced this week during Mobile World Congress, the laptop should be available in Europe in June for €2499 and up, and it’s expected to launch in the US in August with a $2099 starting price.
Publication: Liliputing
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Govt takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutionsedit
Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said world-class Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools supported by companies such as Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, Renesas, Ansys and AMD have been made available to these institutions to enable hands-on training in chip design.
Publication: The Times of India
India courts Dutch chip firms to boost semiconductor pushedit
India’s trade delegation recently visited Eindhoven, a Dutch semiconductor hub, to explore investment opportunities as part of its initiative to develop a domestic chip industry.
Publication: Manufacturing Today
Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Chips to Startups program accelerates India’s engineering talent developmentedit
The Government of India is actively developing talent in the semiconductor sector through the Chips to Startups (C2S) program under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM). Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, stated that India has made strong progress in just four years toward its 10-year goal of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design.
Publication: Zee Biz
AI is now the first line of defence in India s digital transformationedit
Within that larger vision, the Global AI Impact Summit reinforced that AI is no longer just technology—it has evolved into a new intelligence layer that enables systems to learn, think, and act autonomously. Its rapid rise reflects a global movement driven by collaboration and partnerships, with India uniquely positioned as a bridge between the Global South and the Global North in shaping inclusive innovation.
Publication: Var India
Oracle Plans Job Cuts Amid AI Data Center Spendingedit
Enterprise software giant Oracle is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs as the company grapples with rising costs linked to its massive artificial intelligence data center expansion. The move comes as Oracle accelerates investments in cloud infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI computing power.
Publication: Var India
AI Chips and Edge Computing: How India’s Electronics Sector Is Adaptingedit
As AI models transition from massive training phases to real-world deployment (inference), the hardware requirements have changed.
Publication: BIS Infotech
China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates againedit
China’s commerce ministry on Saturday raised the possibility of another global semiconductor supply chain crisis due to new conflicts between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary.
Publication: The Economic Times
AI is a game changer, Andhra to soon produce quantum computers for world: Chandrababu Naiduedit
According to the article, N. Chandrababu Naidu said artificial intelligence will be a “game-changer” for society and highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s plans to become a global deep-tech hub. The state is developing a Quantum Valley in Amaravati and aims to begin manufacturing quantum computers by the end of the year, alongside major investments such as a $15-billion data centre project.
Publication: The Economic Times
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