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In 1946, a machine the size of a tennis court could perform 500 calculations per second. Today, a single chip can do a billion times more. How did we get here—and why does it matter?

The Rise of Computing Power tells the story of the most transformative technology of our time. From the first electronic computers to the AI revolution, this book explores how computing power shaped our world—and who controls it.

What you'll learn:

How a 30-ton computer evolved into chips with billions of transistors
Why NVIDIA, not Intel, became the most valuable company in the world
How the AI boom created a global race for chips
The rise of China's semiconductor industry—and the geopolitics of technology
What's next: quantum computing, edge AI, and the post-Moore's Law era

Why this book matters:

Computing power is the new oil. It powers everything from your smartphone to military systems. Understanding its history isn't just for engineers—it's for anyone who wants to understand the modern world.

Whether you're an investor, a tech professional, or simply curious, this book will give you the context you need to make sense of the AI revolution.

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