Chipmakers cut investment plans by $9.5bn on smartphone, EV slump

Intel, Samsung struggle as TSMC, SK Hynix enjoy AI boost

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A number of chipmakers have reduced initially optimistic capital spending plans as demand outside AI has struggled to recover. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

RYO MUKANO and NAMI MATSUURA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/SEOUL -- The 10 leading global semiconductor companies are cutting capital spending from initial plans in the face of a capacity glut and weakening demand in areas such as electric vehicles and smartphones, while artificial intelligence is providing a rare source of strength.

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