World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, may consider raising prices due to increasing costs. A senior executive at the company discussed the current state of the industry, including the impact of the AI boom and geopolitical tensions on chip production. Rising costs, driven by factors such as higher material and labor expenses, may be passed on to consumers through price increases. The potential price hikes could affect the cost of a wide range of electronics that rely on TSMC's chips.

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