US chip industry faces 157,000-worker shortage as grads flock to AI
The US semiconductor industry faces a shortage of about 157,000 workers, with only 3% of engineering graduates entering chipmaking despite six-figure salaries, as most talent flows to AI roles instead.
2026-09-19 ~ 2026-09-19 · 4 related posts
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