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Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss

The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it".

* Haas believes that AI will find a cure for cancer in humans' lifetimes and will help model complex problems that are currently too difficult for computers.
* He predicts widespread adoption of humanoid robots in the next five years, driven by advances in AI and chip technology.
* However, he notes that the rapid growth of AI is being held back by a shortage of chips needed to build data centers.
* Haas also expressed skepticism about the possibility of manufacturing chips in the UK, citing the high cost and complexity of setting up new factories.
* He emphasized the potential benefits of AI for medicine, including faster development of new treatments and personalized cancer vaccines.
* Haas acknowledged concerns about job losses due to automation but argued that while some jobs may be replaced, new opportunities will also emerge.
* He noted that Arm's power-efficient technology is being used in half of AI data centers worldwide and that demand for its chips has been high since the launch of a new AI-focused chip.