Group 1 - TSMC's 2nm technology has been leaked, involving former employees who allegedly obtained confidential information and shared it with Tokyo Electron employees [1][2] - A total of nine individuals are implicated in the case, including engineers from TSMC's R&D and production departments [1] - TSMC has confirmed the detection of unauthorized activities through its monitoring systems and has initiated legal actions against the involved parties [1] Group 2 - The 2nm process is currently the most advanced chip manufacturing technology globally, with only a few companies, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Japan's Rapidus, actively developing it [2] - The leak could significantly alter the competitive landscape in chip manufacturing, especially for competitors like Samsung and Rapidus who are also working on 2nm technology [2] - The timing of the leak coincides with the U.S. initiating a national security investigation into semiconductor imports, raising potential political and economic risks [2]
台积电2纳米技术外泄日企 3人被羁押