Ecological collapse

ASML Projects China Sales Slump Amid AI Chip Demand Surge

Europe’s tech giant ASML expects Chinese demand for its semiconductor equipment to plummet next year as Beijing pushes domestic alternatives. Despite this, the company remains optimistic about global AI investments driving advanced chip production.

China Market Contraction Looms for Chip Equipment Leader

Europe’s technology standout ASML Holding has projected a substantial downturn in Chinese demand for its semiconductor manufacturing systems, according to recent financial disclosures. The Dutch firm reportedly anticipates 2026 sales in China to decline significantly compared to strong performance in 2024-2025, as Beijing accelerates domestic equipment development in response to U.S. export controls.

by Darren HoltOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

AI Analytics Sustainability

Why Prosocial AI Matters For The Future Of Planetary Health

At the intersection of artificial intelligence and planetary health lies a transformative opportunity. Prosocial AI reimagines intelligence as a force for regeneration rather than extraction, offering practical tools to address our hybrid tipping zone.

We stand at a peculiar crossroads in human history where two massive forces—artificial intelligence and ecological collapse—are converging in ways that will fundamentally reshape civilization. While most people experience these as separate crises, they are deeply entangled, and understanding this entanglement represents our best hope for a regenerative future. The emergence of prosocial AI offers a powerful framework for addressing this hybrid challenge through intentional design and deployment.