Intel plans to invest a further US$15 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, lifting its stake to about 9% pending regulatory approval, according to Reuters. The move follows a US$35 million investment in February that raised Intel's ownership to 8.2% from 6.8% a year earlier and formalised a strategic collaboration between the two.
Taiwan's IC design sector is undergoing a decisive shift in 2026, with capital markets effectively validating an industry transition toward artificial intelligence (AI), even as recent revenue data still reflects older demand cycles.
As AI shifts from cloud training to edge inference, the memory stack is moving beyond data access toward system-level coordination, reshaping controller design, supply chain roles, and value distribution.
Biren Technology reported 2025 revenue of CNY1.04 billion (approx. US$150.47 million), up 207.2% year-over-year, supported by demand from domestic data centers and AI enterprise customers. Gross margin rose to 53.8%, up 0.63pp. The company's BR10X general-purpose GPU remained the main revenue contributor, while its next-generation BR20X is set for launch in 2026.
