Semiconductor firms cut 2024 investments by $123.3B due to decreased demand for smartphones and EVs, but AI chip spending rises.

Top semiconductor firms are cutting their 2024 investments by 2%, totaling $123.3 billion, due to a drop in demand for smartphones and electric vehicles following the COVID-19 surge. While investments in EVs are down in Europe and the US, spending on AI chips is up, with TSMC and SK Hynix planning significant capital expenditures. This shift highlights AI's growing importance in the semiconductor market.

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