TSMC says 'A16' chipmaking tech to arrive in 2026, setting up showdown with Intel

Rappler— Kevin Zhang, TSMC's senior vice president of business development, says the company developed its new A16 chipmaking process faster than expected because of demand from AI chip firms, without naming specific customers

ExtremeTech—TSMC Fires Shot Across Intel's Bow With New 1.6nm A16 Node for 2026. The company's next-generation process will feature backside power delivery as well.

TechSpot—TSMC unveils A16 manufacturing process for 1.6nm chips in challenge to Intel's claims. A16, set to enter production in the second half of 2026, will use leading nanosheet transistors and what TSMC calls an "innovative" backside power rail solution to bring "revolutionary performance" to the wafer level. While traditional chip designs involve power flowing from the top down, the backside power rail systemRead Entire Article

International Business Times UK—Research Firm Says AI-Fueled Stock Market Will Burst by 2026: What Does Bank of America Say?. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, it's a game-changer in the stock market. From automating complex and redundant processes to solving long-standing industry challenges, AI is revolutionizing the way we trade. With the launch of ChatGPT and other natural language processing (NLP) chatbots and AI's use in autonomous driving, the tech is becoming faster and more accurate by the day when solving real-life problems.While the impact of AI on the stock market is undeniable, concerns...