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ASML: Chipmaking Machines at the Core of AI Boom | Bloomberg Tech: Europe 12/12/2025

In this episode of “Bloomberg Tech: Europe,” Tom Mackenzie takes a deep dive into ASML – the hidden powerhouse of the AI revolution. The Dutch company’s extreme ultraviolet lithography machines underpin major artificial intelligence breakthroughs, from Nvidia’s cutting-edge semiconductors to ChatGPT. Bloomberg travels to Veldhoven, the Netherlands, for an exclusive interview with ASML CEO Christophe…

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In this episode of “Bloomberg Tech: Europe,” Tom Mackenzie takes a deep dive into ASML – the hidden powerhouse of the AI revolution. The Dutch company’s extreme ultraviolet lithography machines underpin major artificial intelligence breakthroughs, from Nvidia’s cutting-edge semiconductors to ChatGPT. Bloomberg travels to Veldhoven, the Netherlands, for an exclusive interview with ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet. He talks about the AI spending “arms race,” why he doesn’t think there is an AI bubble in the industry, and why China will not accept being cutoff from western AI and chip technology.

“Bloomberg Tech: Europe” spotlights the biggest names and trends shaping the region’s technology ecosystem as the global competition heats up. This monthly, 30-minute magazine-style show features in-depth interviews with top technology leaders, as well as major investors and policymakers – giving you a compelling A to Z of the most consequential innovations, opportunities and challenges.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – ASML’s AI chipmaking machines
00:03:40 – Quest for more powerful AI chips
00:04:50 – ASML CEO on lithography
00:06:18 – The future of lithography
00:07:23 – Mistral AI investment
00:08:50 – Is there an AI bubble?
00:10:13 – AI industry spending
00:13:45 – Who wins AI race?
00:15:24 – Can Europe win AI race?
00:16:25 – Europe’s Reliance on China
00:17:28 – Sales restrictions on China
00:19:45 – Can ASML maintain dominance?
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  1. @emmanuilushka

    December 15, 2025 at 7:52 am

    Oh… suddenly European tech is relevant
    “EU bottle cap meme” was just a joke?
    anti-woke eurosceptic maga ketamine garbage dislike this video

  2. @johnmerlino7011

    December 15, 2025 at 8:10 am

    How many Robotics and AI players will go bankrupt due to lack of customers and demand? IRobot today went Chapter 11 and might be sold to their Chinese manufacturer. Down 73% in premarket. What a shame. Now ask yourself if you can believe the Telsa “1 Million Humanoid story’ for next year! Debt is a killer of businesses.

  3. @realKimNinja

    December 15, 2025 at 8:11 am

    The Very Core Of AI

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