Biden signs bill injecting billions into US chipmaking to combat shortage

Biden signs bill injecting billions into US chipmaking to combat shortage

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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/biden-signs-bill-injecting-billions-into-us-chipmaking-to-combat-shortage/

Chipmakers eager to receive huge subsidies stood with President Joe Biden as he signed a bill injecting $52.7 billion into their industry today. Executives from companies like Micron, Intel, HP, and Lockheed Martin witnessed the flick of Biden's pen, alongside auto industry leaders and other stakeholders. They are hopeful that these new subsidies will end "a persistent shortage" in memory chips that Reuters reports has affected "everything from cars, weapons, washing machines, and video games."

In total, the CHIPS and Science Act—also known as the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act—authorizes up to $200 billion in subsidies over 10 years, should the US decide to continue investing. The long-term vision is to shove the US ahead of China and other invested countries in a global race to become a chip industry leader.