TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has terminated several employees and initiated legal proceedings after discovering an alleged attempt to leak confidential data related to its next-generation 2-nanometer (2nm) chip technology, Bloomberg reported.
TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has terminated several employees and initiated legal proceedings after discovering an alleged attempt to leak confidential data related to its next-generation 2-nanometer chip technology, Bloomberg reported.In a post by Joseph Waring, Asia editor for Mobile World Live, the world’s largest contract chipmaker reportedly uncovered unauthorized activity involving internal data on 2nm development and production.
launched an internal investigation and identified the suspected breach early, according to the report.The company is expected to begin mass production using the 2nm process later this year, marking a significant advancement in semiconductor technology. is currently prohibited from exporting 7nm and more advanced chips to Chinese customers under US-led sanctions aimed at limiting China’s access to critical technologies.In March, Taiwan opened an investigation into China’s top chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. , on suspicion of illegally recruiting Taiwanese talent to aid its push for more advanced chipmaking capabilities.
is believed to have developed a 5nm chip in early 2024, despite lacking access to extreme ultraviolet lithography tools from Dutch supplier ASML.Amid tightening restrictions and intensifying global competition for semiconductor technology and talent, the incident highlights growing concerns over industrial espionage in the chip sector.
supplies chips to major US tech companies including Apple and Nvidia.
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