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Applied Materials unveils 2-nanometer performance boost, says AI chip energy efficiency improved 10,000-fold

Applied Materials unveiled materials innovation technologies to improve GAA transistor performance and energy efficiency in sub-2-nanometer processes. At a Seoul media briefing, Kevin Moraes said energy efficiency improved 10,000-fold over the past 15 years and needs another 10,000-fold gain over the next 15. The company introduced Viva radical processing, Sym3 Z Magnum etching and Spectral molybdenum ALD systems, which it said are being used by multiple leading foundry and logic manufacturers.

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Korea Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission probes ads that cannot be closed

Korea’s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission said on Feb. 12 it will conduct a fact-finding investigation into 17 value-added telecom operators accused of restricting the removal of rectangular “floating” ads that cover content on PC or smartphone screens. The commission will examine whether the conduct falls under prohibited acts in the Telecommunications Business Act, including limiting deletion of ads that improperly cover non-ad information. It monitored 300 news sites last year.

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JNTC says it is discussing commercialisation timeline for semiconductor glass substrates

JNTC said it is discussing the timing of commercialisation for semiconductor glass substrates. The company said it shared progress on its TGV glass-substrate business at NH Investment & Securities' NHIS Korea Corporate Day 2026 and is holding relay meetings with global institutional investors in Hong Kong and Singapore. JNTC said it completed initial quality tests with 16 global customers, increased investment at its Vietnam unit and expects demand to rise in semiconductor packaging.