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Debian Linux has elevated LoongArch 64-bit to official architecture status for its upcoming Debian 14 'Forky' release. This milestone follows a two-year development effort in Debian Ports and signals broader support for China's domestically developed CPU architecture. The promotion enables native builds and positions LoongArch alongside established architectures in one of Linux's foundational distributions.

India’s first 1.0 GHz, 64‑bit dual‑core microprocessor, DHRUV64, marks a decisive step toward self‑reliant semiconductor manufacturing. Built on open‑source RISC‑V architecture, it promises to power everything from 5G infrastructure to autonomous vehicles while reducing the nation’s import dependency.

The latest Linux kernel 6.17 has been officially released, delivering critical updates across embedded and server ecosystems. Highlights include mandatory SMP support for single-core systems, refined x86 security controls, and expanded hardware compatibility for Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS platforms, paving the way for more efficient and secure computing.

China's Innosilicon unveils the Fenghua No. 3 GPU, boasting RISC-V architecture, alleged CUDA compatibility, and 112GB+ HBM memory for AI workloads like large language models. This 'all-function' GPU targets gaming, medical imaging, and scientific computing, signaling a bold step in China's semiconductor self-sufficiency drive—but technical validation remains critical.

Linux founder Linus Torvalds has rejected RISC-V architecture updates for the upcoming 6.17 kernel release, citing both problematic 'garbage' code and late submission timing. The move highlights the strict governance of Linux kernel development and ongoing challenges in RISC-V integration.

Legendary GPU architect Raja Koduri has unveiled Oxmiq Labs, a new venture developing RISC-V-based GPU IP and a groundbreaking software stack that enables unmodified CUDA workloads to run on non-Nvidia hardware. Backed by $20 million from MediaTek and partnering with Tenstorrent, Oxmiq aims to democratize AI acceleration with its hardware-agnostic platform.