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chip factories
Coverage of chip factories in the Nexus archive.
- An chip plant's real cost isn't concrete. It's the machines nobody budgets for
Chip factories are among the most expensive buildings constructed, with the machines inside costing more than the physical structure itself. The article highlights that the true cost of these facilities lies in the specialized machinery rather than the building materials.
- South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
South Korea has announced a $1tn investment plan focused on chips and AI. The move follows heavy investments in chip factories and technology by regional rivals such as Taiwan, China, and Japan.