Beginners 101 Guide: Why Computer Chips Are Becoming the New Center of World Power

Summary Something important happened in the world of computer chips this week, and it is worth explaining simply because it affects far more than the technology industry. In 24 hour period in August 2026, four separate stories broke that, taken together, tell us where the real competition in artificial intelligence is now happening. It is no longer mainly about which company has built the smartest…