Let’s cut to the chase: the world is in the throes of a new kind of gold rush. Except this time, the “gold” isn’t buried in the ground - it’s etched onto tiny silicon wafers, no bigger than your thumbnail, that can think, learn, and predict the future. These are AI chips, and they’re the linchpin of a high-stakes game where nations and corporations are betting trillions on who can build the smartest machines. The twist: this isn’t just about technology. It’s about power, ambition, and the question of who gets to shape tomorrow’s world. From Oil to Algorithms: Saudi Arabia’s Bid for AI Supremacy Why Are AI Chips the Crown Jewels of the 21st Century? Imagine a world where your coffee machine could predict exactly how you like your brew, or your car could navigate traffic like a seasoned New York cabbie. That’s the magic of AI - machines that don’t just follow orders but learn from experience. But here’s the catch: none of this works without specialized hardware. AI chips ...