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TSMC commits $29.4B to AI chip capacity, launches Sony sensor venture

TSMC is allocating $29.4 billion toward expanding its manufacturing capacity for artificial intelligence chips. Alongside this investment, the company is launching a new venture focused on developing advanced sensors in partnership with Sony. This capital injection aims to address the rising global demand for hardware capable of supporting high-performance computing and machine learning applications.

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