TSMC, Carter, Apple TV+, and Waiting - MOSK: 12.31.2024

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🗓️ 31 December 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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0:00.0	This is MacOS Ken.
0:08.8	Checking on the Arizona TSM plant, Apple marks the passing of President Carter,
0:15.1	and Apple TV Plus goes free this coming weekend.
0:18.8	It is Tuesday, the 31st of December, 24. Last day of the year, for those
0:25.3	of lost count. I'm Ken Ray, and this is a tiny bit O'News from MacOS Ken. Brought to you by
0:33.8	yours truly and sponsored by onePassword extended access management.
0:39.3	Your solution for MDM and identity and access management.
0:43.9	Learn more at OnePassword.com slash macOS can.
0:50.3	This show is also supported by people like you, patrons through Patreon.
0:57.7	Find out more and add your support at patreon.com slash macOS Chem.
1:06.7	How are things at TSSM's Arizona Chip facility?
1:12.6	In terms of employment?
1:15.5	Only about half as good as some might hope.
1:20.2	9 to 5 Mac ran apiece this week, highlighting hiring at the facility.
1:26.7	According to that, a full half of the jobs created by the first TSM-Arizona chip plant have been filled by workers from Taiwan,
1:29.6	despite the company receiving up to $11.6 billion worth of grants intended in large part to generate U.S.
1:37.1	jobs.
1:38.5	The report goes through a litany of issues that have dug the facility.
1:42.7	Disappointment that the first plant would not be producing TSM's more advanced processors,
1:47.8	problems with the construction running behind schedule and over budget,
1:52.3	chip production pushed from 2024 to 2025 because, did I mention construction delays?
2:00.0	Most recently, the report says a further delay was announced for two nanometer chip production
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