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Longest serving CEO in Silicon Valley, author of Tough Things First, founder and former CEO of Micrel Semiconductor

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Australia has reportedly backtracked on an earlier promise to exclude YouTube in its social media ban for children under 16. YouTube will be subject to the same rules as other leading platforms under legislation starting in Dec.
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Australia has picked a fight with the world’s largest video platform by backtracking on an earlier promise to exclude YouTube in its social media ban for children under 16.
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RT @Ray_Zinn_: "Whether it is Apple or McDonald’s. you may find you do not like working for other people." You’re not built to follow som….
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TMSC is reporting a 26% growth spurt for July, adding to evidence of accelerating spending on AI. TSMC is on a torrid pace of growth this year — up 38% over its performance Jan-July '24 — and working to close the gap between supply and elevated demand.
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(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 26% growth spurt in July, adding to evidence of accelerating spending on artificial intelligence.Most Read from BloombergAll Hail the...
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OpenAI has released the fifth generation of its AI technology that powers ChatGPT, a product update that's being closely watched as a measure of whether generative AI is advancing rapidly or hitting a plateau.
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OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, a product update that's being closely watched as a measure of whether generative AI is...
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Intel's CEO is under fire and US government scrutiny for a supposed stake in Chinese-based companies. Intel has fired back stating CEO Lip-Bu Tan is deeply committed to advancing US national and economic security interests.
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President Trump urged Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign on Thursday, calling him "highly conflicted."
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"Whether it is Apple or McDonald’s. you may find you do not like working for other people." You’re not built to follow someone else’s blueprint. Step into leadership. Build your own legacy. Start with The Essential Leader: #Entrepreneurship
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Do you keep a bucket list? One of mine was to give a commencement speech—and I finally got the chance at SJSU! It was such a meaningful experience. I talk about what it meant to me in my latest podcast episode: Would love to hear what’s on your list too!.
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For months, Intel has promised investors it would increase manufacturing using a process it calls 18A. It spent billions of dollars developing 18A but now sources say Intel is struggling with key manufacturing process for next PC chip.
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The production process that Intel hoped would pave the way to winning manufacturing deals and restore its edge in churning out high-end, high-margin chips is facing a big hurdle on quality as it puts...
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RT @Ray_Zinn_: Leadership is forged in the fires of challenge. In Tough Things First, Silicon Valley legend Ray Zinn shares the enduring mi….
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TSMC says it had detected “unauthorized activities” that led to the discovery of potential trade secret leaks and has taken action against the personnel involved and even launched legal proceedings.
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TSMC dominates the market for the manufacturing of the most advanced chips on the planet and counts major firms like Apple and Nvidia as clients.
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The SIA says global semiconductor sales were $179.7B during Q2 25, an increase of 7.8% compared to Q1. Global sales were $59.9B during the month of June '25, an increase of 19.6% compared to the June '24 total of $50.1B and 1.5% more than sales in May '25.
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semiconductors.org
 Sales in June increased 19.6% on a year-to-year basis led by strength in the Asia Pacific and Americas Markets WASHINGTON—Aug. 4, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced...
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AI innovation marches on. Oxmiq Labs is planning to launch licensable graphics processor tech geared for AI data crunching. Founded by Intel's former chief architect, Oxmiq said that it has raised $20M in seed capital to help launch the new GPU IP.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Oxmiq Labs said on Tuesday that it planned to launch licensable graphics processor tech geared for artificial intelligence data crunching. Founded by Intel's former chief...
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Leadership is forged in the fires of challenge. In Tough Things First, Silicon Valley legend Ray Zinn shares the enduring mindset that fuels true growth. Face the tough stuff—become the leader you were meant to be: #Entrepreneurship #ToughThingsFirst
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Ever dream of giving a commencement speech? I did—and I just crossed it off my bucket list. Honored to speak at SJSU’s graduation. I share the experience in my latest podcast: #BucketList #Commencement #Podcast.
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TSMC is moving quickly toward a major production milestone, aiming to bring four 2 nm fabs online by '26, with a combined capacity of more than 60,000 wafers per month.
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TSMC is moving quickly toward a major production milestone, aiming to bring four 2 nm fabs online by 2026, with a combined capacity of more than 60,000 wafers per month. In Kaohsiung's Nanzi park,...
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RT @Ray_Zinn_: Smart decisions. Strong leadership. Steady growth. Zen of Zinn by Ray Zinn is your guide to leading with clarity and purpose….
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Google has outlined its latest step towards AGI with a new model. The Genie 3 “world model” could be used to train robots and autonomous vehicles as they engage with realistic recreations of environments.
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theguardian.com
Genie 3 is latest step towards human-level artificial general intelligence, tech company claims
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Despite Nvidia receiving assurances it can resume sales of H20 chips to China, local rivals have continued to advance and grab more customers. Recent moves by Beijing officials could also be signs of further headwinds for the company.
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Nvidia’s H20 chips are set for a likely return to China, but experts don't expect them to be met with the same fanfare in light of new competition and regulatory scrutiny.
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ONSemi reported fiscal Q2 '25 results with a decline of 15.36% YoY to $1.47B, topping analyst estimates of $1.45B with its CEO noting early signs of stabilization in key end markets and saying Onsemi is well-positioned to capitalize on a market recovery.
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ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: ON) reported its fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Monday. The stock dropped after the company reported a quarterly revenue decline of 15.36% year-on-year (Y/Y) to...
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Smart decisions. Strong leadership. Steady growth. Zen of Zinn by Ray Zinn is your guide to leading with clarity and purpose. Build better habits, lead with conviction, and thrive: | | #Leadership #ZenOfZinn
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