The Circuit
The Circuit
Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg
Episode 118: Weekly Update (Tariffs), AI Budget Spend, Semis and Saudi's
32 minutes Posted May 19, 2025 at 6:24 pm.
Weekly Semiconductor Tariff Check-In
AI Budgets and Supply Chain Dynamics
Advancements in Co-Packaged Optics
Saudi Arabia's AI Investment Strategy
The Evolution of AI Factories
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In this episode, Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the current state of the semiconductor industry, focusing on tariffs, AI budgets, and advancements in technology. They explore the implications of recent tariff discussions, the impact on supply chains, and the ongoing investment in AI infrastructure, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The conversation also highlights the evolution of AI factories and the need for localized infrastructure to meet national security and data sovereignty concerns.