Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reports that its second-quarter revenue increases 36% year over year, reaching record levels, according to multiple outlets. All sources say the company’s results beat market expectations for the quarter. The outlets attribute the growth to demand linked to artificial intelligence, reflecting continued strength in advanced chip demand. While the specific figures and market-forecast comparisons are not detailed in the excerpts provided, each source characterizes the quarter as both a year-over-year improvement and an upside surprise versus estimates. The reports present the same core takeaway: TSMC delivers double-digit year-over-year revenue growth in Q2, with AI demand cited as a key factor supporting performance. Overall, the coverage is consistent on the direction and magnitude of the revenue change (up 36% from the same quarter a year earlier) and on the point that the quarter’s revenue exceeds what analysts were looking for.