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CDOTrends – Tariff Toss-Up: Did The West Just Accidentally Supercharge Asia’s AI?

CDOTrends: This article explores how Western-imposed tariffs on Chinese technology firms have inadvertently accelerated the growth of Asia’s AI sector. VP, Senior Research Director Frederic Giron addresses the impact of tariffs on the cost structures of tech companies while VP, Principal Analyst Charlie Dai highlights that the shift has led to increased AI investments, positioning Asia as a formidable player in the global AI landscape.

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