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MIT Technology Review Narrated

In Machines We Trust: The Chip War (Live)

May 3, 2023
20:58

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  • Semiconductors play a vital role in the global economy and impact trade flows, with China spending as much on importing chips as on importing oil.
  • Geopolitical tensions are causing shifts in the chip industry and supply chain, with governments investing heavily and Taiwan's role being significant.

Deep dives

The Importance of Semiconductors in the Global Economy

Semiconductors are essential to the structure of the global economy and play a vital role in various industries. Almost all types of manufactured goods, except the simplest ones, include semiconductors. Additionally, semiconductors have a significant impact on trade flows, with China spending as much on importing chips as on importing oil. The increasing reliance on semiconductors by defense ministries and intelligence agencies further highlights their importance in shaping the balance of geopolitical power.

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