Semiconductors are no longer merely an economic concern; they have increasingly become a matter of national and international security. Competition over artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities is closely tied to control over semiconductor supply chains, critical raw materials, and the infrastructures required to support advanced computing. Strengthening resilience across semiconductor ecosystems—including manufacturing capacity, energy provision, and international partnerships—has therefore become a key strategic objective for states and firms alike.
Bibliographic record
Reinhold, T. (2026). Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors—Key Developments Since 2025. In: Göttsche, M., Jakob, U., & Schörnig, N. (Eds.). Verification in an Era of Rapid Technological Change. CNTR Monitor – Technology and Arms Control 2026. PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt.
Author
Dr. Thomas Reinhold
