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TSMC's Enflame S60 Chip Sparks Export Regulation Concerns

2/27/2026

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TechInsights, a market research firm, reports Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) components are in Enflame's S60 AI chip.
The United States has strict export regulations on AI products to Chinese companies.
TSMC says the Enflame S60 chip does not meet criteria for controlled AI classification.
The Commerce Department has not confirmed investigations related to the Enflame chip.
Experts say the Enflame S60 chip's power likely subjects it to export restrictions.

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TechInsights, a market research firm, reports Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) components are in Enflame's S60 AI chip.
The United States has strict export regulations on AI products to Chinese companies.
TSMC says the Enflame S60 chip does not meet criteria for controlled AI classification.
The Commerce Department has not confirmed investigations related to the Enflame chip.
Experts say the Enflame S60 chip's power likely subjects it to export restrictions.