Core Insights - A new wave of speculation has emerged regarding Intel's foundry ambitions, particularly in relation to Microsoft's plans to manufacture its next-generation Maia AI chip [1] Group 1 - Intel's foundry ambitions are gaining renewed interest due to recent reports [1] - Microsoft is reportedly preparing to manufacture its next-generation Maia AI chip using Intel's foundry services [1]

A new report suggests that Microsoft has committed to using Intel Foundry for an AI chip.Semiconductor giant Intel (INTC 2.94%) has struggled to convince potential customers that its foundry business should be taken seriously. A long history of manufacturing delays and a lack of a track record in the foundry business are rightfully creating hesitation among fabless chip companies. While Intel Foundry has gotten off to a slow start, the explosion in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators and th ...