# Semiconductor giant TSMC says it won't be able to keep up with massive AI demand.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-21 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- TSMC projects semiconductor shortages will persist through 2027 despite $56 billion in planned investments.
- TSMC's 3nm chip plants in Taiwan and the US will start volume production in 2027.
- TSMC will begin 3nm chip manufacturing in Japan in 2028, marking expansion into new regions.
- Vendors are increasingly diversifying chip fabrication sources due to ongoing TSMC supply constraints.
- Despite constraints, TSMC confirms it is not prioritizing or favoring any specific customers.

**Companies:** TSMC, Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, Tesla, Intel, Samsung
**Countries:** Taiwan, United States, Japan

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