TechnologyTaiwan chip powerhouses see February sales soar on AI demand
iPhone makers and other consumer-focused electronics producers struggled
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip foundry, saw sales reach a record high for February. © Reuters
HIDEAKI RYUGEN, Nikkei staff writer
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's tech industry was a study in contrasts in February, as major chipmakers such as TSMC thrived on strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products while companies involved more in consumer electronics dealt with falling sales.