tech
February 3, 2026
Intel is moving into GPUs and has hired a chief architect, CEO Lip-Bu Tan says
Nvidia and AMD are leaders in the GPUs, which power large language models and have skyrocketed in demand with the data center buildout.
TL;DR
- Intel has hired a new chief architect to build out graphics processing units (GPUs).
- The demand for GPUs has increased significantly due to the race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers.
- Intel aims to compete in the AI chip market, where it has fallen behind other semiconductor players.
- The company has faced production snags and supply troubles, overshadowing recent quarterly results.
- There is a memory chip shortage impacting the technology sector, with prices hiking due to AI data center demand.
- Intel CEO expects no relief from the memory chip shortage until 2028.
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