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Alright, so here’s the deal. Intel’s, like, found this shiny new thing called the 18A process. No joke, it’s causing quite a stir among the tech folks—you know, the big shots like NVIDIA and Google. Seems like Intel’s really trying to step out of TSMC’s shadow. Anyway, where was I… Oh right.
So picture this: Intel’s trying to make some noise in the US, especially since TSMC cozied up to Trump and got the spotlight. Now Intel’s throwing its hat in the ring with this 18A thing. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, look at me!” And apparently, it’s working. Some Korean media—I think it was ChosunBiz—says they’re chatting up companies left and right about this process.
They rolled it out at some event called Direct Connect 2025. They were all, “Most advanced process right here in the US.” Bold, right? They’re claiming it can tango with TSMC’s N2 process. Word has it, might even outshine Intel’s older stuff. Like, who knew?
Anyway—oh, there’s this whole leadership shake-up at Intel. New CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Love the name. Seems like he’s steering the ship towards, um, semiconductor design automation? Sounds fancy. Whatever it is, folks are buying into this 18A thing partly because of all these changes at the top.
And here’s a thing: TSMC’s lines are apparently jam-packed. That’s made some companies peek over at Intel, like kids staring at the cool table in the cafeteria. Intel’s kind of in the perfect spot to swoop in as an alternative while Samsung Foundry, bless them, is still playing catch-up.
Weird how these things go, right? One moment you’re in the shadows, next you’re the life of the party—or trying to be. Life, man. Who knows where Intel takes this next?
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