Ask the Experts: Semiconductor Competition and the Future of AI Innovation

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The relentless race to shrink microchips has become a high-stakes economic marathon where falling behind by just a single generation can stall the entire global landscape of AI innovation. While we often think of technology moving forward automatically, the reality is a fierce competition where companies must bet billions on the next breakthrough just to stay in the game. 

This event offered an opportunity to hear from experts and ask questions and explore the unique economic forces shaping the semiconductor industry, moving beyond simple manufacturing to look at how “market rivalry” actually drives progress. As the cost of building these advanced chips skyrockets, the health of this competition directly determines whether the hardware powering tomorrow’s AI remains accessible or becomes a bottleneck. 

By understanding the link between chip-making and market dynamics, we can better appreciate why a competitive silicon industry is the essential engine for the next decade of digital breakthroughs.

Please find the relevant reading linked here: From Moore’s Law to Market Rivalry: The Economic Forces That Shape the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry

Confirmed Speakers:

Neil Chilson (Head of AI Policy, Abundance Institute)

Geoffrey A. Manne (President and Founder, International Center for Law & Economics)

Moderated by Kristian Stout (Director of Innovation Policy, International Center for Law & Economics)