China Warns of Global Chip Shortages as Nexperia Dispute Escalates Again

China’s commerce ministry has raised the possibility of another global semiconductor supply chain crisis, pointing to escalating tensions between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary. The warning highlights how a corporate dispute could once again disrupt the flow of vital components used in everything from cars to consumer electronics. The global auto industry is […]

Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis

A growing procession of tech industry leaders is warning about a global crisis in the making: a severe shortage of memory chips is beginning to hammer profits, derail corporate plans, and inflate price tags on everything from laptops and smartphones to automobiles and data centers. The situation is expected to worsen significantly in the coming […]

Investment, semiconductor, production, AI chip, UK chipmaker, Fractile
February 10, 2026
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UK chipmaker Fractile plans $136 million boost for AI chip production

Britain announced that home‑grown chipmaker Fractile will pour £100 million (about $136 million) into its UK operations over the next three years, with a focus on scaling up AI chip production. The capital will expand the company’s engineering team in the UK and fund the development of next‑generation systems that can run advanced artificial intelligence models faster […]