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The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly influenced the field of chip architecture, creating a tighter integration with software. This progress, highlighted by The Economist, can be traced back to the continuous miniaturization of transistors, which has made computing breakthroughs such as the internet and smartphones possible. However, as transistors have become smaller, the tools and factories required to manufacture them have grown larger and more expensive. A Switzerland-based company is addressing these manufacturing challenges with quantum sensing technology. The increasing complexity of chipmaking, including efforts to make circuits out of materials just a few atoms thick, underscores the need for new ideas to sustain the pace of innovation in the industry. An illustration by Karan Singh emphasizes the role of AI in returning chipmaking to the heart of computer technology, highlighting the dynamic growth of big tech.