Former Intel CEO warns US chip comeback still has long way to go
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The coverage treats Pat Gelsinger’s warning as a technocratic progress report, as if “more investment” is the whole story. But the real question is why America allowed a strategic industry to drift overseas in the first place, and what it will take to reverse that without building a permanent subsidy machine. A chip “comeback” is not measured in press releases or ribbon cuttings.
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Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger warns the United States still faces a long road to bring advanced chip manufacturing back from Asia despite recent milestones.
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The coverage treats Pat Gelsinger’s warning as a technocratic progress report, as if “more investment” is the whole story. But the real question is why America allowed a strategic industry to drift overseas in the first place, and what it will take to reverse that without building a permanent subsidy machine.
A chip “comeback” is not measured in press releases or ribbon cuttings. It hinges on national security supply chains, reliable power, and a workforce that can run high-end fabs at scale. It also requires rule of law permitting that moves faster than a news cycle, and trade policy that stops rewarding countries that undercut us.
If Washington wants credibility, it should demand accountability for public funds, prioritize domestic production capacity, and streamline barriers that make building in America harder than building in Asia. The principle is simple: industrial strength is part of public trust, not a bonus project.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.