Opinion: AI growth may create new bottlenecks beyond chips
In this column, the author argues that guessing the next NVIDIA in AI is less useful than identifying emerging bottlenecks. While NVIDIA’s GPUs dominated early AI demand, Google’s TPUs and dedicated chips show how companies may shift from buying hardware to designing specialized solutions. The author warns that AI’s spread into robotics, manufacturing, and logistics will require more than just…
Key points
- AI’s expansion beyond computing will drive demand for electricity, cooling, and manufacturing equipment
- Robotics and automation may create shortages in precision parts and maintenance services
- Investors should track bottlenecks, not just AI model competition, for long-term opportunities
The piece suggests investors should focus on infrastructure needs rather than individual companies. As AI models become cheaper and more competitive, the real opportunities may lie in supporting industries like robotics (e.g., FANUC, Figure) or infrastructure for automation. The author advises separating long-term tech trends from stock predictions, emphasizing that success depends on anticipating where demand will surge, not just which AI leader will rise.
[Column] Don't try to guess the 'next NVIDIA'—in the AI era, look for bottlenecks rather than winners
note.com · 3 October 2026
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