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The current restrictions will likely intensify regional disparities. Countries with less access to cutting-edge chips may have to rely on older models or develop alternative approaches, leading to a fragmented AI landscape. This geo-economic divide may influence who leads future AI innovation and deployment.
3. Explosion of Alternative Computing Approaches
Scarcity of traditional chips will spark innovation in alternative computation methods — such as quantum computing, analog processors, or other novel architectures. When traditional hardware becomes scarce or expensive, the push toward new, creative solutions will accelerate, potentially revolutionizing the entire AI hardware ecosystem.