RISC-V

RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) for computer processors, meaning it defines the basic set of commands a chip can understand and execute. It is designed to be free to use for anyone, allowing companies and developers to build custom processors without licensing fees.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its growing adoption in major operating systems like NetBSD, increasing security scrutiny, and its central role in India's semiconductor strategy and global collaborative research efforts.

Latest on RISC-V

• NetBSD 11 lands with RISC-V support and lightning-fast VM boots
• Spectre rears its ugly head again as researchers show some RISC-V chips are susceptible
• IIT Madras to host Digital India RISC-V Symposium 2026 on India’s semiconductor future
• RISC-V firmware project wants every board booting from the same hymn sheet
• World working together ‘as one ecosystem’ on RISC-V chip research: executive

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