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Make Hardware Great Again

Jeff BrowerJeff Brower June 29, 20205 comments

US weakness in 5G and the coming AI race stems from a deeper problem, hardware decline and lack of CPU innovation. Jeff Brower argues that the software-only narrative has hollowed out semiconductor leadership, leaving only a few chipmakers and blocking vital R&D. He calls for targeted government action, funding for neural-net chips, and an industrial Hardhattan Project to rebuild CPU and hardware capabilities.


Make Hardware Great Again

Jeff BrowerJeff Brower June 29, 20205 comments

US weakness in 5G and the coming AI race stems from a deeper problem, hardware decline and lack of CPU innovation. Jeff Brower argues that the software-only narrative has hollowed out semiconductor leadership, leaving only a few chipmakers and blocking vital R&D. He calls for targeted government action, funding for neural-net chips, and an industrial Hardhattan Project to rebuild CPU and hardware capabilities.


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