Democrats are freaking out over the federal government taking a 10% equity stake in Intel, accusing Donald Trump of “socialism.” But the purchase of these nonvoting shares does not give the government any meaningful control over the company.
Intel needs to be split apart. The fab and design companies should be two companies in 2025.
Intel’s biggest design competitors won’t touch a fab that can copy their chip designs. That’s why TSMC gets all the important contracts and gathers way more money and experience to invest into manufacturing.
Intel -will- die unless it gets broken up or unless they have some sort of hail marry that they can throw.
Intel needs to be split apart. The fab and design companies should be two companies in 2025.
Intel’s biggest design competitors won’t touch a fab that can copy their chip designs. That’s why TSMC gets all the important contracts and gathers way more money and experience to invest into manufacturing.
Intel -will- die unless it gets broken up or unless they have some sort of hail marry that they can throw.