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Apple explores Intel and Samsung as AI chip design partners, seeking alternatives to Taiwan-centric TSMC dependence.

Hyperscaler diversification pressure on TSMC grows; custom silicon designs migrate to multiple fabs, reducing single-vendor risk.
Trade pressSlicast · July 1, 2026 at 08:06 UTC · US · Source: Memeburn
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