On February 1, 1987, he organized the TSMC, a joint venture between Philips of the Netherlands and ITRI, and served as Chairman and President (CEO). According to Morris Chang, when he was developing the foundry model, he invited Intel to become a shareholder, but Intel always insisted on IDM and was not taken seriously.
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Rules from new technology in 250 years
The distinction between “confirmed new technology trends” and “exaggerated or unconfirmed new technology trends” listed above is quite strict. “Confirmed new technology trends” must be accepted by the market, uncontroversial, widely adopted by general users, truly proven to be disruptive, and profitable. Moreover, the list above is purely my personal subjective opinion and viewpoint.
Tech giants’ AI strategy are shifting
Investors who follow the US stock market will undoubtedly notice that the five top tech giants are quietly undergoing a significant shift in their AI strategy.
Apple’s Crisis Part 3:How important is China to Apple?
I know many people disagree with my title, “How Important is China to Apple? Apple Can’t Do It Without China.” However, it’s a fact, and you can’t say for sure.
Some AI software vendors are starting to make money
2025 Q2 report shows AI software can make big money; category one is five tech titans; category two is Reddit, Palantir, Figma, and Oracle.
Apple’s Crisis Part 2: Apple’s AI is seriously lagging behind
For Apple’s AI is seriously lagging behind, challenge lies in seamlessly integrating AI features or acquired technologies into all of Apple’s products and user interfaces, leveraging Apple’s traditional strengths and demonstrating the powerful value of the Apple ecosystem—this is the sole key to Apple’s resurgence.
Li Lu, Munger’s disciple, and his Himalaya Capital
He met Munger on Thanksgiving Day 2003, and they became lifelong friends. Meeting Munger was one of the most important events that changed Li Lu’s life. Munger said Li Lu was the only outside manager he had invested in and called him “China’s Warren Buffett.”
AI inference chips vs. training chips
AI inference involves unique algorithms designed by each manufacturer, it must be customized. Customized chips are essentially ASICs, so AI inference chips are primarily ASICs.
How staggering are 5 Tech giants’ AI capital expense
Five tech giants’ AI capital expense is projected to approach $400 billion in 2025, even exceeding the EU’s defense budget for the entire year of 2024
Apple’s Crisis Part 1: Apple Tariff Crisis Management Strategy Offers a Lesson for Business
Wall Street has given high praise to Apple’s strategy and the meticulous process used to handle the Apple Tariff Crisis, as well as the final results achieved.