New York State Chosen as National Center for Chip Manufacturing Research
Published On Oct 31, 2024, 12:01 AM
The Biden administration is investing approximately $825 million to establish a new national semiconductor research facility in Albany, New York. This facility will be part of a broader initiative, the National Semiconductor Technology Center, aimed at enhancing U.S. leadership in advanced chip technology and reducing dependency on foreign technology. Senator Chuck Schumer, who advocated for this location, emphasized that this investment will boost local manufacturing employment and contribute to national security and economic stability.