The recent Computex showcased the latest developments in the computing and chip industries and looked to the future of these technologies. However, several key issues were notably absent from the event’s discussions. These elephants in the room include geopolitical tensions impacting the semiconductor industry, TSMC’s work culture as it expands into the US, the talent shortages in the industry, AI chip shortages, and the impact of drought on chip supplies. These challenges and pressures need to be addressed by those in the industry, who are working to find solutions to keep up with demand and progress in the field.
TSMC is the largest semiconductor foundry in the world, with 59% global market share. It was founded in Taiwan in 1987 and its headquarters are located in the city of Hsinchu.
Morris Chang, founder of TSMC, is a leading figure in the semiconductor industry. Chang was born in Ningbo, China, in 1931 and studied at Harvard Business School in the US. He worked for Texas Instruments and General Instrument before founding TSMC in 1987. Chang is considered one of the most influential figures in Taiwan’s economic development.
