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Intel CEO optimistic about CHIPS Act’s future after trading texts with JD Vance

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger worked closely with the Biden administration to pass the 2022 CHIPS Act. Now, he's hoping to build a similar partnership with the second Trump administration.AP

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told employees Friday that he has texted with Vice President-elect JD Vance since the election and that Gelsinger is optimistic that the incoming Trump administration will support efforts to boost the domestic semiconductor industry. While Gelsinger didn’t disclose anything about the exchange with Vance, he said Intel is “starting to lean in on what will be necessary to be successful with the new administration.”

 
Wow.... Ohio government is both building infrastructure wildly and has no idea how the Chips act works. this is not good

After some great discussions last week in Washington. I am confident and more enthusiastic about Semiconductor Technology In the US.

But someone needs to educate the Ohio people and the new administration on how it actually works and Intel's actual plans.

Good discussion topic over a cold beverage when I'm at IEDM next month....
 
At least from the current perspective, things should move more quickly for Intel due to its support base in Ohio.

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The state of Wisconsin and the local authorities invested about a half a billion dollars in infrastructure in advance of the Trump-sponsored, proposed $10B Foxconn / 13K jobs factory near Racine, before they Foxconn greatly downsized their investment and employment plan. So contingent payments for buildout is way to go.

Wondering if Foxconn is regretting it now.
 
At least from the current perspective, things should move more quickly for Intel due to its support base in Ohio.

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Ohio is not planning on shipping wafers out for a while (2028). Lets see if Intel delivers on 18A before we declare "mission accomplished".

Reminder: the Angstrom era was announced by Pat in 2021 as beginning with Intels 20A process.
 
Wow.... Ohio government is both building infrastructure wildly and has no idea how the Chips act works. this is not good
After some great discussions last week in Washington. I am confident and more enthusiastic about Semiconductor Technology In the US.
But someone needs to educate the Ohio people and the new administration on how it actually works and Intel's actual plans.

Good discussion topic over a cold beverage when I'm at IEDM next month....

I will see you there...... We have an IEDM podcast coming up next week. It is going to be a great conference!
 
It's questionable if Intel will have any good people still left by the end of next year, much less by 2028.
 
Can someone share more information on what Intel and Commerce Department can't agree? I can't tell if those holdouts will go away after the new Trump administration is in charge next year. Other than Trump, I think most Trump's cabinet members have higher political inspirations. They need to be careful the CHIPS Act grants to Intel won't become a serious baggage in their future political career if those issues are already pointed out by the Biden administration.
 
Additionally, based on various indications, 18A is progressing well. Intel is currently preparing Fab 52 and Fab 62. In the US, Intel is expected to be ahead of or on par with TSMC in terms of manufacturing processes by 2025 and 2026. That is my understanding.
 
Can someone share more information on what Intel and Commerce Department can't agree? I can't tell if those holdouts will go away after the new Trump administration is in charge next year. Other than Trump, I think most Trump's cabinet members have higher political inspirations. They need to be careful the CHIPS Act grants to Intel won't become a serious baggage in their future political career if those issues are already pointed out by the Biden administration.
 
meo9725 said:
It's questionable if Intel will have any good people still left by the end of next year, much less by 2028.

How so? Thanks.

Not true at all. Your welcome.

The biggest problem I have seen inside Intel for many years is that they have too many meetings and too many people that have analysis paralysis. Broadcom had a similar situation which Hock Tan took care of immediately. Pat G must fix this. Hold every employee accountable and really it is just refining job descriptions and holding them to it. The human element sometimes gets lost in the complexity of Silicon Valley, my experience.
 
meo9725 said:
It's questionable if Intel will have any good people still left by the end of next year, much less by 2028.



Not true at all. Your welcome.

The biggest problem I have seen inside Intel for many years is that they have too many meetings and too many people that have analysis paralysis. Broadcom had a similar situation which Hock Tan took care of immediately. Pat G must fix this. Hold every employee accountable and really it is just refining job descriptions and holding them to it. The human element sometimes gets lost in the complexity of Silicon Valley, my experience.
Do you think Intel should reduce its reliance on consulting firms like McKinsey? Intel managers should be capable of understanding the company's challenges internally. In my opinion, relying on external analysts to evaluate issues shouldn’t be the primary approach.

 
This Ohio ABC TV report didn't explain what exactly Intel and Commerce Department can't agree.
According to the PMT:

"The award amounts are subject to due diligence and negotiation of a long-form term sheet and award documents and are conditional on the achievement of certain milestones and remain subject to availability of funds. After the PMT is signed, the Department begins a comprehensive due diligence process on the proposed projects and continues negotiating or refining certain terms with the applicant."
 
According to the PMT:

"The award amounts are subject to due diligence and negotiation of a long-form term sheet and award documents and are conditional on the achievement of certain milestones and remain subject to availability of funds. After the PMT is signed, the Department begins a comprehensive due diligence process on the proposed projects and continues negotiating or refining certain terms with the applicant."
According to Reddit the officials are delaying payments because Intel is not giving them required information on its manufacturing road map.
 
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