U.S. semiconductor investments are projected to surpass those of China, Taiwan, and South Korea starting in 2027, driven by a surge in AI demand and efforts by the U.S. government to enhance domestic production. A SEMI forecast indicates that global chipmakers are expected to invest nearly $400 billion in advanced equipment, reflecting confidence in expanding chip production capacity.

China's major tech firms, including Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu, are beginning to switch to domestically produced chips as they face a shortage of Nvidia processors and stricter U.S. export controls. This shift aims to address the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies within the country.

Qualcomm has launched two new AI chips, the AI200 and AI250, aimed at competing with Nvidia and AMD in the data center market. The announcement led to a significant 15% rise in Qualcomm's stock price as it positions itself as a serious contender in the semiconductor industry.