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ByteDance Collaborates with Broadcom to Develop 5nm AI Chip Manufactured by TSMC

Jun 24, 2024, 10:11 AM

China's ByteDance is collaborating with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to develop an advanced AI processor. The 5nm ASIC chip, which will comply with U.S. export restrictions, is set to be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). This partnership aims to secure a sufficient supply of high-end chips for ByteDance amid ongoing U.S.-Sino tensions. The project is expected to enhance the technological capabilities of ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, sources say.