Semiconductors, vital for devices from smartphones to cars, have seen growing importance with artificial intelligence advancements. Major players like China, India, the US, and the European Union invest heavily, striving for leadership in this sector. Brazil’s strategy, however, appears ambivalent. Previously, Brazil had CEITEC, a semiconductor-focused company, which faced suspension under Bolsonaro but has since […]
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