Apple to Invest $500 Billion in US Over Four Years
Apple has announced a significant investment plan worth over $500 billion in the United States, with a focus on artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, advanced research and development, and worker training. The commitment will create approximately 20,000 jobs across various R&D areas. Additionally, Apple aims to double its US Advanced Manufacturing Fund and invest heavily in advanced chip production.
- This massive investment could have far-reaching implications for the global semiconductor industry, as a domestic supply of advanced chips becomes more secure, potentially disrupting the balance of power between nations.
- How will these investments impact the role of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the US, and what might be the long-term consequences for China's own chip manufacturing ambitions?