The semiconductor industry hit record heights in 2024, with revenues soaring 25% to $683 billion. Fueled by the AI revolution, high-bandwidth memory chips saw a remarkable 74% growth, propelling NVIDIA past Samsung to become the industry leader. The surge in AI-related technologies, particularly in data processing and memory segments, reshaped the market landscape. However, while AI segments flourished, automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors faced significant challenges. |