DAC 2026: A Discussion of Who Owns the Intelligence Behind Tomorrow’s Chips and How to Make it Better

DAC 2026: A Discussion of Who Owns the Intelligence Behind Tomorrow’s Chips and How to Make it Better
by Mike Gianfagna on 09-02-2026 at 6:00 am

DAC 2026 A Discussion of Who Owns the Intelligence Behind Tomorrow’s Chips and How to Make it Better

The industry is moving from simple documentation chatbots to agentic workflows capable of performing complex, multi-step tasks like design creation, verification, and library characterization. These agents are intended to enhance engineering productivity by roughly 50%. A panel of industry experts met at DAC to discuss… Read More


Must-See DAC Panel – Build vs Buy: Who Owns the Intelligence Behind Tomorrow’s Chips?

Must-See DAC Panel – Build vs Buy: Who Owns the Intelligence Behind Tomorrow’s Chips?
by Mike Gianfagna on 07-23-2026 at 10:00 am

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This year, DAC will be buzzing about AI from every direction. The debate of build vs. buy will also be a popular topic. And the debate of who owns the intellectual property embodied in chip designs and how to control it will also get a significant amount of airtime. These are all interesting and compelling discussion points. It turns… Read More