Prioritizing U.S. Chip Manufacturing

The video discusses the global semiconductor shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to price increases and stock shortages across various industries. It highlights the critical role of semiconductors in modern devices and the decline of US chip production. Efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, including government initiatives and investments by companies like Intel, are also covered.

What has been one of the hardest items to obtain due to the semiconductor shortage?

• Electric scooters

• Smartphones

• Smart doorbells

• PlayStation 4 controllers

By what percentage did the US semiconductor production decrease from 1990 to recent years?

• From 60% to 30%

• From 45% to 15%

• From 50% to 20%

• From 37% to 12%

Which country is investing to become the largest chip producer by 2030?

• India

• Germany

• China

• Japan

What is the name of the act that aims to provide subsidies to boost US semiconductor manufacturing?

• The Microchip Initiative

• The Chips Act

• The Semiconductor Act

• The Tech Boost Act

How many new jobs is Intel's investment in Ohio expected to create?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000