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Full-scale production of 2nm wafers is expected to commence next year, with TSMC operating four facilities that will produce approximately 60,000 wafers monthly. As the Taiwanese semiconductor giant races to implement this new manufacturing process and fulfill orders for its lucrative customers, such as Apple, recent reports indicate that some employees involved in these alleged leaks could face severe legal action.
Taiwanese authorities are assessing whether the 2nm data theft might impact national security, with TSMC and Samsung competing to develop next-generation technology. According to unnamed sources from Nikkei, former TSMC staff tried to access confidential information related to the 2nm manufacturing process while still employed. The company discovered these unauthorized activities during routine checks and immediately terminated those involved.
Given the sensitive nature of this incident, Taiwan’s High Prosecutors Office is handling the case under the National Security Act of 2022. The Intellectual Property Branch is conducting further investigations to determine the extent of the breach. At present, it remains unclear which competitor or country allegedly colluded with TSMC employees for this information.
China, lagging behind its rivals in this technology due to U.S. export controls and SMIC’s limitations on older DUV equipment, would benefit significantly from such information. However, speculation should not be relied upon. For the latest updates, stay tuned.
**News Source:** [Nikkei Asia](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tsmc-fires-workers-for-breaching-data-rules-on-cutting-edge-chip-tech)
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