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TSMC's July Sales Jump 45% as AI Chip Demand Keeps Climbing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported July revenue of roughly $14.5 billion, up about 45% from a year earlier, a closely watched signal that spending on AI computing infrastructure remains strong.

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The EU's AI Transparency Rules Are Now in Effect. Here's What Changes.

Companies offering AI systems in the EU must now meet new transparency obligations under the EU AI Act, rules that reach U.S. companies operating there.

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How Smartphone Cameras Actually Work

Phone cameras have tiny sensors compared to professional cameras, yet they take strikingly good photos -- largely thanks to software.

David KimFeb 20, 2026
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What Is Artificial Intelligence? A Beginner's Guide to How It Works

From voice assistants to chatbots, 'AI' describes a broad set of technologies. Here's what's actually happening under the hood.

David KimFeb 14, 2026

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