Musk confirms TSMC talks over Terafab Texas chip plant

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Elon Musk confirmed that Terafab, the chipmaking venture backed by SpaceX and Tesla, is in discussions with TSMC. The confirmation followed a report that the Taiwanese foundry is evaluating running new chip factories in Texas.

Why it matters：Would tie the world's dominant foundry to a new US-based advanced chip venture, a notable shift in where leading-edge capacity and capital might land.

Key points

  • Terafab is backed by SpaceX and Tesla.
  • TSMC is reportedly looking at new chip factories in Texas.
  • No terms or timelines were disclosed.

Sources (original reporting)

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