Riding the wave of AI with semiconductor technology innovations

The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence has attracted unprecedented global attention and is changing the future of the workplace and the development of the industry. The effective use of generative artificial intelligence has also become an indispensable competitive advantage for enterprises in digital empowerment. Continuous innovation and breakthroughs in semiconductor technology are undoubtedly one of the important enablers of the development of artificial intelligence. The exponential growth of chip computing power is the best manifestation and contribution of the continued progress of semiconductor technology scaling. In the next five to ten years, the application of artificial intelligence will become a new growth driver for the semiconductor industry. The symbiotic relationship between artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology will further bring unparalleled maximum synergy to the development of society. In this paper, we will review the evolution of artificial intelligence and the advancement in CMOS technology. In addition, examples of machine learning assisted technology development will be illustrated. Looking forward, the anticipated process technology challenges and opportunities will also be discussed.