Kommentar: Der Preis der Billigjagd: Europa geht die Elektronik aus
Fast die gesamte Elektronikproduktion befindet sich inzwischen in Übersee. Der Boom der Rechenzentren für die Künstliche Intelligenz legt offen, wie gefährlich das ist.
The foundation of all electronics is in peril across Europe. Without these electronic building blocks, cars won't run, airplanes won't take off, and even coffee machines will cease functioning. These crucial components are the lifeblood of modern technology. The absence of European-made microchips highlights the continent's heavy reliance on overseas suppliers for essential goods.
The once-thriving German and European microchip industry now faces extinction. Today, most microchips are produced in Asian factories, primarily in China. Chinese manufacturers produce them at a fraction of the cost and maintain superior quality. The surge in imports is driven by European corporations' purchasing departments, who prioritize cost over quality.
Industry experts have long warned of the dangers of relocating production. Unfortunately, their warnings fell on deaf ears, both from the customers dependent on microchips and from policymakers. Now, European industries are left without vital microchips, as Asian producers prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) data centers over European demand. Powerful customers, like American technology giant Nvidia, can afford to pay significantly more.
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