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Qualcomm in talks to buy Jim Keller\'s AI chip startup Tenstorrent
Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip design startup Tenstorrent, The Information reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The report said Qualcomm is pursuing a deal valued at $8 billion to $10 billion. Talks are ongoing and the price could change or the discussions could fall apart, it said. Tenstorrent was founded by Jim Keller, who helped develop iPhone and iPad processors and led Tesla Autopilot hardware development from 2016 to 2018.
Industry
Tesla to build Terafab to make its own AI chips despite zero manufacturing experience
Tesla plans to pursue Terafab, a large chip factory project aimed at producing semiconductors needed for self-driving and AI. Elon Musk said the project would begin within 7 days and is reported to target a 2-nanometre process. Skepticism is growing because Tesla has no chip manufacturing experience, and its earlier 4680 battery plan fell far short of targets. Industry figures also warn advanced chipmaking requires extreme cleanroom standards and deep expertise.
Industry
KoAsia Semi to supply AI chiplets worth 14 billion won
KoAsia Semi has signed a contract with Tenstorrent to mass-produce AI chiplets, the company said on Jan. 7. The agreement follows a chiplet development deal for Tenstorrent’s AI processor signed in late 2024 and shifts the project to mass production after design completion. KoAsia Semi said it expects more than 14 billion won in revenue. Tenstorrent CEO Jim Keller and KoAsia Semi CEO Shin Dong-su both said cooperation will expand and follow-on development will begin soon.