Biden's $50 Billion Chips Bill Needs to be Funded: GlobalFoundries CEO

The video discusses the evolution of the semiconductor industry over the past 15 years, highlighting the shift from a compute-centric to a pervasive compute industry. The pandemic accelerated technology adoption, increasing semiconductor demand. The US is adjusting its industrial policy to enhance domestic manufacturing. Global market dynamics, including US-China relations, are explored. Global Foundries' future plans to go public are also discussed.

What major technological shift began 15 years ago that changed the semiconductor industry?

• The development of quantum computing

• The advent of the smartphone

• The introduction of 5G technology

• The rise of personal computers

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the semiconductor industry?

• It slowed down technological adoption

• It had no significant impact

• It accelerated technology adoption and increased demand

• It decreased the demand for semiconductors

What is a key focus for the US to enhance its semiconductor industry?

• Increasing imports from China

• Developing new smartphone technologies

• Reducing semiconductor usage in devices

• Funding the Chips Act to boost manufacturing

What percentage of the semiconductor industry is supported by US-headquartered companies?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 90%

Which company is the largest player in the foundry market?

• Samsung

• Intel

• Global Foundries

• TSMC

What is a major concern regarding the US and China in the semiconductor industry?

• China's technological advancements

• US overproduction of semiconductors

• US dependency on European semiconductors

• China stockpiling chips due to trade tensions

When does Global Foundries plan to go public?

• In 2024

• In 2023

• In 2022

• In 2021