South Korean chip stocks experienced sharp declines on Tuesday. Major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. Investors scaled back artificial intelligence-related bets due to spending sustainability worries. Concerns over China's semiconductor advancements also fueled market unease. This selloff reflects a broader reassessment of AI valuations and future demand.

(Bloomberg) -- Asian equities declined as renewed concerns over artificial-intelligence spending fueled another selloff in chipmakers.

South Korean semiconductor shares tumbled on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street.