May 18 : U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence chip company Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Here are a few details: • Empower Semiconductor is a Silicon Valley-based power management chip company that manufactures voltage-regulating chips for AI processors and data centers, according to the company website. • The deal comes amid a surge in investment