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TECH & AI
“ Early in my career , I worked on developing semiconductor processes and equipment at Novellus Systems . I ’ m the inventor of 18 patents in the area .”
In August of 2022 , the Biden administration signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law , promising to strengthen American manufacturing , supply chains and national security . For manufacturers who had suffered under the recent supply chain disruptions , the CHIPS Act was a sign of investment in a more balanced future .
“ It ’ s still in the early innings , as President Biden only signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law in August 2022 , but we ’ re already starting to see the impact ,” said Gauri . “ The US has seen investments in and openings of chip facilities in North Carolina , New York , Arizona , Utah , Kansas and California .”
This is going to create thousands of new jobs across the country . More broadly , one of this law ’ s primary goals is to help
ABOUT SECLORE
Seclore is headquartered in Santa Clara , California , and was founded on the principle that traditional cybersecurity methods – which focus on securing networks and devices – are no longer sufficient .
Seclore has 2,000 customers across nearly 30 countries , who use the Seclore platform to protect sensitive data and digital assets .
accelerate domestic chip production , as 75 % of semiconductor manufacturing currently happens in China and East Asia .
“ Though it will take several years , these ongoing investments will help ensure the USA is less dependent on other countries for chips , thus protecting the USA from future potential supply chain disruptions ,” he adds .
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