Intel has officially launched production at its state-of-the-art Fab 52 facility in Arizona, the company announced on October 9. The milestone includes the rollout of its long-awaited Panther Lake processors, the first to use Intel's cutting-edge 18A manufacturing process. The chips will power a new wave of AI PCs expected to debut at CES 2026, a development seen as a potential turning point for the US chip giant.
China, on October 9, announced a major expansion of its rare earth export controls, escalating tensions with the US and drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. In response, Trump vowed to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting on November 1.
Long known for its disruptive innovations in electric vehicles, Tesla is now undergoing a deeper transformation, one that extends far beyond cars. As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and geopolitical tensions disrupt global supply chains, Tesla's recent move toward lower-priced EVs signals a broader organizational pivot: a long-term strategy that places AI, robotics, and semiconductor self-reliance at the core of its future.
