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U.S. chip industry may face 157,000 worker shortfall by 2030, Samsung deploys Korean staff

The U.S. semiconductor industry could face a workforce shortfall of up to 157,000 people by 2030 as it expands production of AI chips, a forecast said. The supply of engineers and skilled technicians is failing to keep pace with factory buildouts, intensifying competition among major chipmakers. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are temporarily deploying Korean staff for initial operations, while U.S. universities and federal programs expand semiconductor training.

Crypto

U.S. crypto industry goes to court to block Illinois 0.2 percent tax on coin trades

U.S. cryptocurrency industry groups have asked a court to urgently halt Illinois\' planned 0.2 percent digital asset tax, due to take effect next year. The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association filed for a preliminary injunction in Sangamon County and have already sued, arguing the law is unconstitutional. Illinois expects about $60 million a year in revenue. The industry says unclear scope would force costly systems and could drive businesses and users elsewhere.

AI & Enterprise

AI data centres\' water use surges, topping California cities\' supply in 7 U.S. states

Data centres in seven major U.S. states may withdraw more freshwater each year than the total urban water supply used across California’s cities when cooling and power generation are included, an analysis showed. Non-profit think tank Ceres estimated annual withdrawals of about 10.4 million acre-feet. The report cautioned the figure measures withdrawals, not water ultimately consumed. Ceres also projected power generation could account for 72 percent of data centre water consumption by 2030.