69. From Seat Warmers to CPUs: How the CHIPS Act Intends to Solve Supply Chain Shortages

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cyber Security Inside</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Camille and Tom discuss the intent behind and the possible implications of the CHIPS Act and how it could impact the shortage of semiconductors. Their guest is Ollie Whitehouse, Group CTO for NCC Group.</span></p> <p>Among the topics they discuss:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- What is the CHIPS Act?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  If the CHIPS Act is passed, how will it impact supply and demand for CPUs?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  What are the economic incentives proposed by the CHIPS Act? </span></p> <p>- What could the CHIPS Act mean geopolitically?</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">... and more.  Don't miss it!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Intel Corporation.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Here are some key takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The CHIPS Act will create tax breaks to allow the US to wean off foreign supply of materials to manufacture central processing units </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The US and Europe will need friendly partners to access raw materials</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-   The Act means once there is a secure supply of raw materials the US can produce the volume and quality to supply the domestic market</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The demand for semiconductors already exists, but the Act will help a national infrastructure meet the demand. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Some interesting quotes from today’s episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think that the demand is already there. You know, I think we are seeing why the activities, which are precluding certain technologies manufactured