Chip manufacturers are outperforming big tech in the AI racePhoto by Caleb Oquendo on Pexels
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Chip manufacturers are outperforming big tech in the AI race

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 15:53

Chip manufacturers are outperforming big tech companies in the artificial intelligence race. Companies that manufacture the hardware, products, and services needed to build data centers are reaping the benefits of the massive investment being made in this area.

This phenomenon is due to the fact that the data centers needed to support AI applications require a massive amount of specialized chips and components. Thus, those who supply these essential materials are directly benefiting from this technological boom.

The big tech companies developing AI applications continue to invest heavily, but it is the hardware manufacturers that are seeing the biggest financial returns at this stage of the technology race.

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