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Intel Chips

Intel unveils Panther Lake, first Core Ultra on 18A Process

Chris McKay• October 9, 2025 • 2 min read

Intel begins production of Panther Lake processors on its 18A process in Arizona, marking a technical milestone for the struggling chipmaker even as fundamental questions about its foundry strategy remain unanswered.

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Historic Losses and AI Transition Struggles

Chris McKay• December 2, 2024 • 2 min read

Intel's next leader faces the daunting task of modernizing a semiconductor giant while competing in the AI era.

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Intel Spins Off Foundry Business, Partners with Amazon on AI Chips

Chris McKay• September 16, 2024 • 2 min read

Intel will produce a custom AI chip for AWS using its advanced 18A process node, as well as a custom Xeon 6 chip on its Intel 3 process.

Intel Chips Military & Defense

Intel Receives $3 Billion Grant from U.S. Government to Develop Secure Military Chips

Chris McKay• September 16, 2024 • 2 min read

The Secure Enclave initiative aims to ensure a reliable supply of cutting-edge microelectronics for military and intelligence purposes.

Intel AI Infrastructure

Intel Unveils Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator

Chris McKay• April 9, 2024 • 3 min read

The Gaudi 3 chip is designed to bring choice and flexibility to global enterprises looking to deploy generative AI (GenAI) at scale.

Intel AI Infrastructure

Intel to Receive $8.5 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding, Catalyzing $100 Billion Investment

Chris McKay• March 20, 2024 • 2 min read

Today's announcement is the fourth and largest preliminary agreement under the CHIPS Act, following earlier agreements with GlobalFoundries, Microchip Technology, and BAE Systems Electronic Systems.

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Intel Lands Microsoft in $15B+ Foundry Deal for Custom AI Chips

Chris McKay• February 22, 2024 • 3 min read

Intel Foundry offers customers from hyperscalers to startups leading-edge nodes manufactured on U.S. soil.

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Intel Spins Out Generative AI Software Company Articul8

Chris McKay• January 3, 2024 • 2 min read

This strategic move by Intel aligns with its broader efforts to diversify and seek external capital for its business units.

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Intel Unveils Next-Generation Xeon CPUs, Bringing Major AI and Performance Gains

Chris McKay• December 14, 2023 • 2 min read

The 5th Gen Xeon incorporates AI acceleration into every processor core, enabling up to 42% faster inference speeds on large neural networks compared to prior generations.

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Intel Unveils Intel Core Ultra, its Next-Generation Processor to Power the AI PC Era

Chris McKay• December 14, 2023 • 2 min read

One of the standout features of the Intel Core Ultra is its unique architecture, which efficiently balances power and performance.