The semiconductor industry took 80+ years to mature; it is much easier to catch up in newer industries (like AI, which has only been on the frontier for ~4 years) compared to mature industries; therefore, catching up in AI is expected to remain easier for longer than in semiconductors.
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Leonard HeimEvidence Quote
“it's like way easier to catch up on these kinds of things”
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Week 1 of the Trump administration, AGI timelines, and DeepSeek— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:43:26 AM
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