Japan Earmarks Another $944 Million for Rapidus in AI Chip Race

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Japan is committing another $944 million to chipmaker Rapidus as the country steps up its push to compete in the AI chip race.

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2026-08-21 00:00 · Bloomberg AI
Japan Earmarks Another $944 Million for Rapidus in AI Chip Race

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