The pursuit of potent computer chips critical for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) tools is shaping global politics and security. The US leads chip design, while Taiwan dominates manufacturing, fueling debate on securing chip supplies. China’s rapid strides in chip production and subsidies raise concerns, mirrored by Germany and UK investments. Chips, deemed a “strategic commodity,” prompt geopolitical tensions, especially in Taiwan’s context. Disruptions in chip supply chains could halt industries, exacerbated by rare earth metal control. Initiatives aim to diversify chip manufacturing, but impact remains uncertain. Beyond chip demands, AI fuels geopolitical shifts via disinformation amplification.