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It's not just chips — Taiwan's role in the AI supply chain is massive

It's not just chips — Taiwan's role in the AI supply chain is massive

CNN16-07-2025
A trade show that started as a small tech sourcing fair now plays a vital role in developing artificial intelligence. CNN's Will Ripley heads to Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, to learn more about the lesser-seen hardware components that form the backbone of AI innovation.
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