Japan's Rapidus Begins Testing Next-Generation Chip Production

According to BlockBeats, Japan's government-backed chip company Rapidus has commenced testing for the production of next-generation chips. This marks a significant early step in Japan's independent manufacturing of artificial intelligence components. Rapidus aims to begin mass production of semiconductors using a 2-nanometer process by 2027, potentially matching the chip manufacturing capabilities of TSMC. The company's CEO acknowledged the challenges in developing 2nm technology and scaling up production, emphasizing the need for ongoing experimentation to reduce error rates and build customer trust.