DALL-E The AI Debate Artificial Intelligence (AI) often sparks divided opinions as a groundbreaking innovation or technological hype. At the same time, in semiconductor manufacturing, where billions of dollars depend on minuscule yield and efficiency gains, the industry must critically evaluate whether AI delivers transformative results or is merely overblown. Semiconductor FABs and OSATs globally are already investing heavily in AI-driven solutions, leveraging predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime, AI-powered Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) to reliably detect subtle defects in packaging, and adaptive testing to reduce costs without compromising quality. Despite these promising outcomes, it is important to remain realistic. Claims of fully autonomous fabs or entirely self-driving manufacturing environments are exaggerated. While AI significantly enhances productivity and quality, semiconductor manufacturing relies fundamentally on skilled engineers to […]