AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss

The script

Panel 1

Alex, a bearded inventor with glasses, is working at his cluttered desk. He's got a laptop open and a cup of coffee beside him. Sam, his pragmatic sidekick, looks up from his laptop. He's a tech guy with a no-nonsense expression.

Alex: Here we are again, folks. Cancer is the new flu. Or maybe the flu is the new cancer. Whatever. AI can cure cancer. And it's coming soon as fast as we can make those tiny chips. Right, Sam?

Sam: Not quite, Alex. AI is definitely here to stay, but the chips are still being squeezed by automakers. It's like they're playing a game of musical chairs with semiconductors. We're just waiting for the music to stop.

Panel 2

Alex and Sam are standing in a crowded tech conference hall. They’re surrounded by screens showing tech gadgets and robots.

Alex: Well, if the chips are the keys to unlocking AI's cancer cure, why are automakers hogging all the fun?

Sam: Because they’ve got their hands full with electric cars and self-driving trucks. They’re like the gatekeepers of the tech world, and they’re making some poor choices.

Panel 3

Alex and Sam are in a bar, Alex is in a relaxed conversation, Sam leans forward with a serious expression.

Alex: Maybe I should start my own automaker to ensure I get the chips I need. After all, I’m an inventor who can’t get enough of the tech that’s keeping me from curing cancer. Can you imagine? My company’s name: ChipCure Innovations. Can you spell that, Sam?

Sam: ChipCure Innovations? It’s as catchy as a broken record. And speaking of records, you’ll have to beat the chips if you want to make your own chips. Because right now, they’re all being snapped up by the auto giants.

Panel 4

Alex and Sam are back at their messy desk, Alex’s laptop is still open, but this time he’s looking at it with a determined look, while Sam is looking at him with a mix of disbelief and admiration.

Alex: It’s time to get real. We need to find a way to make the chips. Because without the chips, our AI and the cancer cure are still stuck in the stone age. Let’s make them, Sam. Let’s make the chips. And let’s make the cure.

Sam: Sounds like a plan, Alex. But remember, the journey to the cure is as important as the cure itself. It's like the journey to the stars—without the journey, the destination is just a speck of dust in the sky.

Alex: Agreed, Sam. Let’s get started. Let’s build the chips and let’s get the cure to the patients.

Panel 5

Both Alex and Sam are smiling at each other, having a serious but determined look. The camera pans out to show them at their messy desk, laptops open, ready for action.

Alex: And don’t forget, Sam, if we don’t start now, I’ll just have to make my own chips. It’s the only way. Can you spell that, Sam?

Sam: ChipCure Innovations, Alex. Can you spell it? It’s a good start.

Panel 6

Both Alex and Sam are now smiling and grinning at each other. The scene ends with them working together on the laptops, preparing for the next big step in their journey.

Alex: Let’s get this show on the road, Sam. Let’s build the chips and let’s cure cancer.

Sam: Here’s to the journey, Alex. Let’s do this.