TSMC(US:TSM) 智通财经网·2025-08-05 07:35Group 1 - TSMC has discovered potential leaks of trade secrets related to its advanced chip manufacturing technology and has taken action against responsible employees [1] - The company conducted an internal investigation and found that nine employees were involved, with three being directly dismissed for attempting to obtain proprietary information on 2nm chip development [1] - The 2nm semiconductor process is set to enter mass production in the second half of this year, powering various devices from smartphones to AI accelerators [1] Group 2 - TSMC and its main competitor, Samsung, are investing over $30 billion annually in advanced chip manufacturing, reflecting the high stakes in the semiconductor industry [2] - Despite the potential leak of trade secrets, replicating TSMC's technology is challenging due to the complex technical know-how and long-term operational experience required [2] - Only TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Rapidus are actively developing 2nm chip technology, while other manufacturers have exited the competition [1]