Technology
U.S. finalizes up to $1 billion CHIPS award for IBM unit Anderon
The Commerce Department said it finalized a CHIPS R&D award of up to $1 billion with Anderon, a newly formed IBM subsidiary.
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Technology
China’s industry ministry outlines an AI-plus-software action plan
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a press conference on 11 September about its “AI + Software” special action plan. The ministry said it had prepared the plan to support development of the software and information-services industries.
Energy
Canada breaks ground on its largest carbon capture and storage project
The government announced construction had begun on a Western Canadian project linking energy-sector growth with emissions reduction.
Technology
Canada launches national AI literacy initiative
A partnership with Amii will provide free AI learning for students, educators and the public.
Technology
ASML starts building Eindhoven campus with capacity for up to 20,000 workplaces
The company says Brainport Industries Campus North will eventually span about 350,000 square metres
Technology
CHIPS R&D award of up to $375 million for GlobalFoundries
Commerce finalized a CHIPS and Science Act R&D award of up to $375 million for GlobalFoundries.
Technology
CHIPS R&D award of up to $100 million for PsiQuantum
Commerce finalized a CHIPS and Science Act R&D award of up to $100 million for PsiQuantum.
Technology
CHIPS R&D award of up to $100 million for Quantinuum
Commerce finalized a CHIPS and Science Act R&D award of up to $100 million for Quantinuum.
Technology
ASML and TSMC target a 12-inch photomask pilot line by 2031
The initiative seeks a larger mask format for High NA EUV lithography
Technology
China’s 2030 plan targets AI computing efficiency and low-power chips
China published a 2026–2030 implementation plan to coordinate digitalisation and green transformation. It addresses efficiency in data and computing infrastructure and resource use in AI development.
Infrastructure
First phase of British Columbia’s North Coast transmission line begins
Canada and its partners broke ground on a project intended to deliver clean electricity to the region and expand energy infrastructure.
Technology
Canada publishes responsible development principles for data centres
The new national framework addresses the effects of AI infrastructure on energy, water and host communities.