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Japan Times TechPublished: Apr 15, 2026, 19:00 JST1 min read

Chipmakers divert production away from essential consumer electronics to capitalize on AI boom, potentially widening global digital divide

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Chipmakers divert production away from essential consumer electronics to capitalize on AI boom, potentially widening global digital divide

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  1. Semiconductor manufacturers are reducing output of standard chips used in everyday consumer electronics to focus on more profitable AI chips

  2. GSMA warns this production shift could hinder global connectivity efforts and slow progress in bringing internet access to underserved populations

  3. The AI chip demand boom is creating supply constraints for conventional semiconductors needed in phones, IoT devices, and other mainstream electronics

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