{"slug": "software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai", "title": "Software to Silicon With RISC-V for Physical AI", "summary": "EE Times moderated a panel with MIPS CEO Sameer Wasson and RISC-V International CEO Andrea Gallo on rethinking chip design for agentic AI. The discussion covered GlobalFoundries' acquisition of MIPS and Synopsys ARC Processor IP, RISC-V becoming the default ISA for new designs, and the shift to software-first architectures.", "body_md": "Nitin Dahad of EE Times moderates a panel with Sameer Wasson, CEO of MIPS, by GlobalFoundries, and Andrea Gallo, CEO of RISC-V International, for a conversation on how the industry must rethink chip design for agentic AI. Topics covered:\n\n• GlobalFoundries’ acquisition of MIPS and the recent acquisition of the Synopsys ARC Processor IP solutions business and what it means for customers\n\n• Why RISC-V is becoming the default ISA for new silicon designs\n\n• The shift to software-first, workload-optimized architectures\n\nPartner Content\n\n[View All](https://www.eetimes.com/category/sponsored-content/)\n\nBy Christopher McGrady 06.22.2026\n\nBy Morten Block, Global Eng. Director, Segments and Technology go-to-market 06.17.2026\n\nBy Shanghai Yongming Electronic Co.,Ltd 06.16.2026\n\n• How MIPS Atlas Explorer virtual platforms shortens time to revenue", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai", "canonical_source": "https://www.eetimes.com/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai/", "published_at": "2026-06-22 14:13:07+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-06-24 00:35:04.121160+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-chips", "ai-infrastructure", "ai-agents", "ai-research"], "entities": ["EE Times", "MIPS", "GlobalFoundries", "RISC-V International", "Synopsys", "Sameer Wasson", "Andrea Gallo", "Nitin Dahad"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/software-to-silicon-with-risc-v-for-physical-ai.jsonld"}}