Yejin Choi of Stanford University addressed the United Nations Security Council on September 24, advocating for a global artificial intelligence development strategy that moves beyond dominance by a few corporations and large-scale models reliant on extensive data and computational power. Her remarks aimed to encourage diversification toward smaller-scale AI systems that better represent varied languages, cultures, and values.

The semiconductor supply chain notes that previously, establishing and operating sites in the US was considered costly, and without long-term support from large orders, it was difficult for companies to establish themselves there. Now, with TSMC committing to expanding total production capacity below 2nm—of which 30% will be located in the US—Taiwanese manufacturers are compelled to change their stance and follow their major customer by investing and setting up operations stateside.

Under the banner of “America First,” President Donald Trump sought to revive US manufacturing by wielding tariffs as a blunt-force economic tool. The intent was clear: bring factories and jobs back home. But on the ground, the results have been far more complicated — and in many cases, counterproductive.