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The US Had a Chance to Lead in Chipmaking Tech, and Missed It


It was a strategic misstep of epic proportions. The US took a crucial early role in developing the semiconductor technology that underpins today’s revolution in artificial intelligence. Yet it’s a Dutch firm that now holds a monopoly on the process, and Asian manufacturers that dominate production.

The US took a crucial early role in developing the semiconductor technology that underpins today’s revolution in artificial intelligence. Extreme ultraviolet lithography machines are arguably the most significant electronic devices in the world right now. Their arrival has enabled the assembly of chips offering a step-change in processing power, paving the way for a new generation of AI tools.

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