TSMC is suing former employees for allegedly leaking trade secrets related to its 2nm chip technology. The company has a zero-tolerance policy for such actions and is pursuing the case under Taiwan's National Security Act. Convicted employees could face up to 12 years in prison and significant fines. The leak was discovered through internal monitoring of unusual file access patterns, revealing collusion between former and current employees. TSMC's 2nm technology is set for mass production this year, making it a highly competitive and sensitive area.
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