The Semiconductor Cold War Nobody Voted For.
The semiconductor cold war is reshaping global technology infrastructure without public consent. As China pours billions into chip self-reliance and captures legacy markets, the battle isn't just about trade—it's about who controls the silicon substrate powering AI. With different standards spreading through the Global South and power concentrating in fewer hands, the foundational layer of intelligence itself is at stake. Will the intelligence layer remain open—or will it be enclosed by whoever wins this race? #AI #Semiconductors #Geopolitik #USChina #Technology #Future