Silicon chips are no longer sustainable. Heres whats next. [Video]

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Gallium nitride could revolutionize microchip technology by enabling faster charging, improved efficiency, and enhanced performance.
The United States is investing in domestic production of gallium nitride semiconductors to reduce reliance on China.
While gallium nitride shows promise, other materials are also being explored for advanced microchips.

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It’s 2034. All of your electronic devices, from your EV to your smartphone, charge at lightning speed, and you’re able to take advantage of the latest AI at home and work without any worries about the amount of energy you’re consuming — all thanks to a new generation of microchips that left silicon in the past.

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