Applied Materials to double sales, not headcount, with AI

Applied Materials expects to double revenue over the next few years without a commensurate rise in hiring, because it increasingly relies on AI tools for product development and quality control. The efficiency gains could weaken the traditional link between revenue and headcount in semiconductor equipment.

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