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#17 - China Built Its Own EUV Scanner. But Can It Work?

In this episode, we take a closer look at China's ambitious push to develop EUV lithography and ask whether this enormous national effort can realistically challenge ASML's decades-long leadership. Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/YiPgSm62fiM Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

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#16 - The Korean AI Bet. And the Rise of NPUs

In this episode, we break down why power is becoming the real bottleneck for AI, and how that’s shifting the industry away from GPUs: The Biggest Constraints of GPUs What NPUs change and why efficiency now beats brute force How FuriosaAI’s chips show where inference is headed Thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#15 - Printing the Impossible: X-Ray Lithography and the Future of Chips

In this episode, we break down a bold U.S. startup betting on X-ray lithography to rewrite chip manufacturing Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/R539FPNAwes Hit subscribe to stay ahead and thank you for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

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#14 - World's Largest AI Data Center and AI’s Next Phase

In this episode, we break down Meta's Hyperion and what it reveals about where AI is headed: How Meta is building a 5-gigawatt AI factory from scratch Why power, not algorithms, is now the real constraint The extreme tradeoffs behind Hyperion’s design Remember to subscribe to the podcast. And thanks for listening. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/NuJGgmhKqyQ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#13 - From Idea to Silicon. How New Microchip Technologies Are Invented

In this episode, we go inside an advanced microchip lab where future chip technologies are developed long before they appear in commercial products. I'll cover: Why transistor scaling slowed down How the industry experiments with new device architectures to push beyond 2 nm How next-generation transistors are invested, developed and tested Which technology will be inside your phone in 2030 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#12 - What’s New in Photonics. Deep Dive into Co-Packaged Optics

In this episode, I dive into: Why copper is becoming the biggest bottleneck in AI infrastructure How silicon photonics brings light directly onto the chip The most recent advancements in this field Why optical interconnects will define the AI scaling Remember to subscribe to the podcast. And thanks for listening. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/KTyNig7enkQ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#11 - The Graphene Shift: New Factory, New Chips, and Why Light Matters

What if the next revolution in computing doesn’t come from silicon at all? In this episode, I'll dive into: Why graphene unlocks extreme speed and efficiency How graphene–based chips works Why computing with light beats electrons And why this could completely change how we build AI data centers. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#10 – Inside the New $50B Chip Factory in Texas. What It Really Takes to Build One

In this episode we’ll go step by step through what it really takes to build the most advanced chip factory on Earth. And to compete with TSMC. Today we’ll cover: why even billions of dollars can’t guarantee success; why a pivot from 4 nm to 2 nm nearly turned the build into chaos: and the key takeaways from this story. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#9 - New Colossus 2: The World's Largest AI Datacenter Explained

In this episode, we dive into xAI’s new Colossus 2, a gigafactory built to power the next generation of artificial intelligence: How xAI is building a million-GPU supercomputer from scratch Why AI companies are turning into energy companies What this means for the future of computing and geopolitics Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#8 – This New AI Chip Computes With Probabilities

In this episode, we explore stochastic computing, where chaos replaces logic. We deep dive into: How stochastic computing works Modern startups turning noise and physics into computation What this means for the future of AI hardware Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#7 – Inside Xanadu’s New Photonic Quantum Computer

In this episode, we dive into the new photonic quantum computer. We discuss: Why use light for quantum computing? How Xanadu’s quantum computer works The challenges of optical loss and scaling quantum data centers What this breakthrough means for AI and beyond Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast — and thanks for listening! Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#6 - Ternary Computing Explained

What if binary was just a historical accident? In this episode, we dive into the forgotten Soviet experiment with ternary computing, and why Huawei’s new patent could bring it back: How the USSR built the world’s first ternary computer, Setun Why binary won the global race and why it might not be enough anymore How new materials could finally make three-state logic practical What ternary means for AI efficiency, data centers, and the future of computing Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#5 - Inside America’s New Silicon Fortress: TSMC Fab 21

In this episode, we cover the challenges of building TSMC’s Fab 21 in Arizona - one of the most ambitious semiconductor projects ever attempted. We dive into: Why water, acid, and gases are the fragile lifelines of any fab How cleanrooms fight back against the Arizona desert The global supply chains hidden inside an “American” fab Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#4 - Protoclone: First Functional Human Clone with Dhanush Radhakrishna

In this episode, we sit down with Dhanush Radhakrishna, co-founder and CEO of Clone Robotics, for a deep dive into the android they’re building. Protoclone is the world’s first android powered by artificial muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even a beating heart — a bold step toward creating a functional human clone. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#3 - Update on Brain-Like Microchips: Can Silicon Think Like Us?

In this episode, we cover the latest developments in neuromorphic computing, including Innatera’s new Pulsar chip. We dive into: How brain-inspired chips actually work The trade-offs and limitations of this approach Key applications Remember to subscribe to the podcast — and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#2 - Japan’s Secret Plan to Win Semiconductors

Japan once ruled the chip world — now they want it back. In this episode, we break down Japan’s $67B bet to rebuild its semiconductor industry from scratch: Their bold bet on a company called Rapidus Their new 2nm CPUs Why Japan is experimenting with synthetic diamonds to replace silicon What this means for the future of global tech Hit follow to stay ahead — and thanks for listening. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

#1 – Next-Gen Computing: Spintronics Explained

From smartphones to supercomputers — for decades, the world has been running on electronics. But what if there’s more? In this episode, we dive into Spintronics and break down how it works. Eventually, spintronics could: Cut energy use and reduce heat in chips Accelerate AI, edge, and even quantum computing Unlock new paradigms like in-memory, chaos, and probabilistic computing Get ready to have your head spin. Hit follow to stay ahead — and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/