Q&A: The AI costs that could hurt Canadian tech more than a trade war Quoted Tech's Kevin Jia says 'chipflation' — rising AI chip costs — poses a more tangible threat to Canadian tech than a trade war, according to a Q&A published by BetaKit. “Chipflation” is a more tangible concern for Canadians, Quoted Tech’s Kevin Jia says. The post Q&A: The AI costs that could hurt Canadian tech more than a trade war first appeared on BetaKit .