Yea, it is more for the fab and manufacturing companies.
by EricCartman (2024-02-22 12:58:12)

In reply to: I don't like CHIPS, but I'll try to justify it...  posted by flapjack

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My point is that the demand for chips has never been higher. Between the AI boom, and everything from cars to refrigerators becoming more complex and computer driven, there is insane demand for chips.

Given this level of demand, companies should be able to find private capital to fund new projects. Why does the government need to step in and subsidize what is a robust and healthy industry?

I do understand the national security angle. It just feels like a convenient excuse to hand out cash and engage in crony-capitalism. How far can we stretch the scope of national security to include other industries?

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