Group 1 - Intel has warned that it will no longer advance projects in Germany and Poland, and plans to consolidate its packaging and testing operations in Costa Rica to larger facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia, while further slowing the construction pace of its Ohio factory to align spending with market demand [1] - The company is reportedly halting the development of the next-generation chip, 14A, which could severely impact the U.S. semiconductor industry and increase reliance on overseas chip production [1] - Following the announcement, Intel's stock dropped by 8% on July 25, reflecting market concerns about the company's future direction and operational challenges [1] Group 2 - Intel's new CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is implementing a plan to reduce the total workforce by approximately 15%, aiming to bring the global employee count down to around 75,000 by the end of the year [2] - The company has completed most of its personnel adjustments in the second quarter, including a 50% reduction in management positions, as part of efforts to enhance organizational efficiency and reshape company culture [2] - Despite a 13% increase in stock price year-to-date and a 19% rise since Gelsinger's appointment, Intel faces significant challenges and market skepticism regarding the effectiveness of its transformation efforts [2]