TSMC Stops AI Chip Sales to Chinese Companies

TSMC halts AI chip sales to Chinese firms amid US sanctions. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced it will no longer export advanced AI chips, specifically those seven nanometers or smaller, to clients in mainland China. This decision follows the discovery of TSMC chips in products from sanctioned Chinese companies, including Huawei. TSMC emphasized its commitment to comply with US export controls and will implement a new approvals process for any exemption requests. The firm, which has historically balanced its relationships with both US and Chinese clients, faces increased scrutiny as tensions between the two nations escalate.