RISC-V CTO: We’re not chip dictators like ARM or x86

Mark Himelstein talks about the open ISA’s future and challenges

Interview  Chip technologies from Arm and x86 are getting the most attention amid semiconductor shortages and trade wars. But in the background, the open-source RISC-V chip architecture is stealthily emerging as a viable third architecture that is cheaper, flexible, and free of political intrigue.…