Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-09-24 22:44Core Insights - Intel is in discussions with Apple regarding potential investment to revitalize the chip manufacturer, which is partially owned by the U.S. government [1] - The talks are at an early stage and may not result in an agreement, with Intel also engaging with other companies for potential investments and collaborations [1] - This potential deal follows Nvidia's recent $5 billion investment and collaboration plans with Intel in PC and data center chips [1] - SoftBank announced a $2 billion investment in Intel last month, aiming for further expansion in the U.S. [1] - Apple, a former long-term customer of Intel, has shifted to self-developed processors over the past five years, making a deal with Apple a validation of Intel's transformation efforts, despite the unlikelihood of Apple reusing Intel processors in its devices [1]