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TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant (JASM) Grand Opening on 24th February, Poised to Shape Japan’s Semiconductor Landscape Over the Next Decade, Says TrendForce

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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This figure is expected to climb to around $131.65 billion in 2024, increasing TSMC’s share to 62%.

Key Points: 
  • This figure is expected to climb to around $131.65 billion in 2024, increasing TSMC’s share to 62%.
  • The much-anticipated opening of TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant (JASM) in Japan on the 24th marks TSMC’s debut factory in Japan (Fab-23), signaling a bold step into the future.
  • TrendForce envisions Japan developing three semiconductor powerhouses in Kyushu, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, with Kyushu taking the lead, especially as the home of TSMC’s Kumamoto plant.
  • With concerted efforts from industry, government, and academia, Japan is on the brink of creating a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Fujitsu AI strategy strengthens data integration, generative AI capabilities with dedicated platform and new Fujitsu Uvance offerings

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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As a global leader in AI, Fujitsu has been promoting the research and development of innovative AI and machine learning technologies for over 30 years, and continues to embrace recent breakthroughs in areas like generative AI.

Key Points: 
  • As a global leader in AI, Fujitsu has been promoting the research and development of innovative AI and machine learning technologies for over 30 years, and continues to embrace recent breakthroughs in areas like generative AI.
  • Fujitsu is also currently developing its own generative AI technology specializing in image and code generation, as well as generative AI mixture technology that integrates Fujitsu's generative AI models with generative AI models from partner companies efficiently.
  • Fujitsu confirmed that the accuracy of these generative AI models is equal to or higher than that of state-of-the-art generative AI models including GPT-4V and HuggingGPT.
  • To encourage creative experimentation and further development of AI technologies, Fujitsu has also created an environment in which all of its 124,000 global employees can securely use generative AI.

Berkeley SkyDeck Partners with JETRO and Leading Japanese Universities to Accelerate Global Innovation

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.
  • The MoU represents the latest step in this multi-year partnership and Berkeley SkyDeck’s commitment to continued global expansion and startup representation.
  • In addition to launching new programs in Japan, Berkeley SkyDeck will coordinate with JETRO San Francisco and six leading Japanese universities for programs conducted in the United States.
  • Its partnerships with institutions like Berkeley SkyDeck have also significantly contributed to this goal; Berkeley SkyDeck is currently hosting 29 Japanese startups that were recommended by JETRO as part of its current program cohort.

Development of Cache Random Function to Enable Fast and Secure Data Access Between CPU Memories

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Blockchain, Software, Networks, Data Management, CASA, Communication, Computer security, USENIX, Ruhr University Bochum, Secure, Tohoku University, Research, Multimedia, Confidentiality, NTT Communications, ENC, Index, CPU, SCAR, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Research institute, NTT, Environment, Memory, Computer data storage

This research contributes to the realization of a highly secure CPU that prevents information leakage due to cache attacks.

Key Points: 
  • This research contributes to the realization of a highly secure CPU that prevents information leakage due to cache attacks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816297198/en/
    Figure 1: Conventional symmetric-key encryption model and cache randomization function specialized model (Photo: Business Wire)
    NTT designed and proposed a Secure Cache Randomization Function (SCARF) for randomization of cache index and formulated what type of function is suitable for randomizing of cache index[1] by providing design guidelines for randomization of cache function which formulated appropriate random function.
  • Current CPU introduces cache memory to reduce impact of delay required to transfer data between CPU memories by accelerating on subsequence references by placing used data near the CPU.
  • This value corresponds to the address in the cache used to allocate data from the main storage to the cache.

Tohoku University and NEC start joint research on computer systems using a newly developed 8-qubit quantum annealing machine

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with ParityQC Architecture(1).

Key Points: 
  • The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with ParityQC Architecture(1).
  • In the current joint research, the 8-qubit quantum annealing machine based on superconducting parametrons developed by NEC and AIST will be made available to Tohoku University via the Internet.
  • As part of this joint research, Tohoku University and NEC will utilize both the quantum annealing machine and the simulated quantum annealing machine (NEC Vector Annealing) that runs on the vector supercomputer "SX Aurora TSUBASA"(9) installed at Tohoku University to leverage the features of both the quantum annealing machine and the simulated quantum annealing machine(10).
  • In addition to the simulated quantum annealing machine installed at Tohoku University, NEC and Tohoku University will also use the quantum annealing machine installed at AIST via the Internet.

Fujitsu and Mizuho start trials for generative AI to streamline development and system maintenance operations

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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TOKYO, June 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter Mizuho) launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu's generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho's system.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, June 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter Mizuho) launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu's generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho's system.
  • Fujitsu is actively promoting research and development into generative AI models to support system development and maintenance technology under the framework of its "Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) - Fujitsu AI Platform," which supports users globally to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced AI technologies.
  • Fujitsu started offering an AI core engine for generative AI on June 9, 2023 via "Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) - Fujitsu AI Platform."
  • The generative AI technology used in the joint trials combines this AI core engine for generative AI with Fujitsu's expertise in engineering.

Tokyo Tech, Tohoku University, Fujitsu, and RIKEN start collaboration to develop distributed training of Large Language Models

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Tokyo Tech, Tohoku University, Fujitsu, and RIKEN are undertaking an initiative to this end that will focus on research and development toward distributed training of LLMs.

Key Points: 
  • Tokyo Tech, Tohoku University, Fujitsu, and RIKEN are undertaking an initiative to this end that will focus on research and development toward distributed training of LLMs.
  • The technology used in this initiative will allow the organizations to efficiently perform large-scale language model training on the large-scale parallel computing environment of the supercomputer Fugaku.
  • Leveraging the insights gained from deep learning from Japanese natural language processing developed at Tohoku University, we will construct large-scale models.
  • Distributed Training of Large Language Models on Fugaku (Project Number: hp230254)
    Neural networks with hundreds of millions to billions of parameters that have been pre-learned using large amounts of data.

Japanese Watchmakers and Western Automakers Boost Micro LED Market to Near US$600 Million by 2027, Says TrendForce

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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TrendForce predicts that the market value of Micro LED chips will reach $27 million in 2023, indicating a YoY growth of 92%.

Key Points: 
  • TrendForce predicts that the market value of Micro LED chips will reach $27 million in 2023, indicating a YoY growth of 92%.
  • Automakers from Europe, the US, and Japan are demonstrating considerable enthusiasm toward adopting Micro LED tech.
  • Micro LED continues to compete with technologies like LCOS, Micro OLED, and LBS when it comes to AR headsets.
  • TrendForce is set to host the “ Micro LED Forum 2023 ” on Tuesday, September 5th, from 9:30 to 17:00 at the NTUH International Convention Center.

Rochester Institute of Technology takes its place on international stage at G7 to advance semiconductor development

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rochester Institute of Technology is one of six U.S. universities named as part of an international partnership to improve competitiveness in computer chip design, development, and manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Micron Corp. and the National Science Foundation announced the partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2023 G7 Summit in Japan.
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rochester Institute of Technology is one of six U.S. universities named as part of an international partnership to improve competitiveness in computer chip design, development, and manufacturing.
  • Through the UPWARDS partnership, RIT will participate in curriculum development, student and faculty exchanges, research projects, and Micron's Women in Semiconductors (WiSe) program.
  • It is expected to create thousands of new jobs in an effort to increase production of computer chip technology.

Micron Launches U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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“UPWARDS for the Future reflects Micron’s long-term commitment to strengthening the semiconductor ecosystems in the U.S. and Japan.

Key Points: 
  • “UPWARDS for the Future reflects Micron’s long-term commitment to strengthening the semiconductor ecosystems in the U.S. and Japan.
  • Building and sustaining advanced memory semiconductor leadership requires a robust workforce from diverse backgrounds,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.
  • Together, we will build a future where all voices are valued.”
    “Nagoya University is delighted and privileged to be a member of the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future, initiated by Micron.
  • We look forward to partnering with our academic colleagues in Japan and in the U.S., as well as Micron, through the University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future to advance semiconductor research and workforce development.