AIBullishBlockonomi · 6h ago7/10
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Japan Unleashes $4B More on Rapidus as 2nm AI Race Tightens
Japan has increased its funding commitment to Rapidus by $4 billion, bringing total state backing to $16.3 billion, while maintaining its 2027 deadline for 2nm AI chip production. The additional ¥631.5 billion in support follows successful ministry review of the Hokkaido foundry project and strengthens Japan's domestic semiconductor supply chain amid intensifying global competition in advanced AI chip manufacturing.