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TSMC's capital expenditure reached about US$15.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 66.9% year-over-year, as the foundry ramps AI chip capacity TSMC spent about US$15.7 billion on capex in Q2 2026 alone, up 67% year-over-year
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