‘Rumour and speculation’: Intel CEO shuts down TSMC theft claims; Taiwan flags security risk

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has denied allegations that a recently hired executive brought proprietary information from TSMC, stating the company respects intellectual property. This comes as Taiwan’s High Prosecutors Office and TSMC launch investigations into whether trade secrets were removed without authorization. The controversy centers on Lo Wen-jen, a veteran executive who recently moved from TSMC to Intel.