# C.C. Wei

The Maker and the Mogul: TSMC’s Chief Defers to the $170 Billion AI King

TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei offered a humble assessment of his personal wealth compared to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, noting that reaching Huang's $170 billion net worth would require hundreds of years of work. The exchange highlights the massive value capture by chip designers in the current AI boom compared to the manufacturers who build the hardware.