TOKYO -- The global semiconductor market will rely on artificial intelligence in 2025 as data center demand skyrockets, according to analysts surveyed by Nikkei, as EV and smartphone-related demand remains mired in stagnation.
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Heavy AI data center investments by U.S. tech giants will help drive the market in 2025. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- The global semiconductor market will rely on artificial intelligence in 2025 as data center demand skyrockets, according to analysts surveyed by Nikkei, as EV and smartphone-related demand remains mired in stagnation.