FTC approves IonQ acquisition of SkyWater semiconductor ‍foundry

The FTC has approved IonQ's acquisition of SkyWater Technology, a US semiconductor foundry focused on advanced chip manufacturing for quantum computing and other applications, signaling a significant consolidation in the semiconductor sector.

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