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And there’s also memory price surges hitting Raspberry Pi boards, and Intel joining with Elon Musk’s Terafab…
One is on the headline-grabbing deal between Intel and Tesla/SpaceX to partner on Elon Musk’s Terafab idea. They say that they will build a 1-terawatt, cutting-edge semiconductor fab, potentially across several locations, costing billions of dollars, but there are virtually no other details about this deal. The deal doesn’t seem to even be finalised, with no requisite paperwork having been processed through the SEC. The second WIRED articles dives into Intel’s effort to claim advanced packaging,
As design-led players like Nvidia surge ahead in the AI era and manufacturing leaders such as TSMC set the pace on advanced nodes, Intel finds itself navigating one of the most critical phases in its history. ... Recent developments suggest a shift in momentum. Strategic backing from the US government, a reported $5 billion investment in Intel shares by Nvidia and emerging partnerships tied to Elon Musk’s ambitious Terafab project have sparked cautious optimism.
Why it matters: The chipmaker will with work with Musk-owned SpaceX, Tesla and xAI to help refactor silicon fab technology at Terafab with the goal of producing 1-terrawatt of compute annually. Intel capped off the week by striking a deal to provide CPUs and Infrastructure Processing Units ...
And recently, Musk unveiled the TeraFab: a colossal joint venture between Tesla and SpaceX to manufacture chips at a scale the industry has never come close to witnessing—securing Tesla's chip supply for decades of robotaxi and Optimus growth.
Intel Corp., Tesla Inc., xAI, and SpaceX finalized a landmark TeraFab partnership on Tuesday, positioning Intel as a core technology and manufacturing partner to scale next-generation AI and semiconductor production.
Musk has also outlined plans to build two chip factories in Austin, Texas, one to support Tesla’s vehicles and humanoid robots, and the other for AI data centres, including systems designed for use in space.
Intel Corp., Tesla Inc., xAI, and SpaceX finalized a landmark TeraFab partnership on Tuesday, positioning Intel as a core technology and manufacturing partner to scale next-generation AI and semiconductor production.
Tesla and Intel join forces for TeraFab. Learn how this massive deal drives vertical integration for SpaceX, xAI, and Musk's AI future.
Politically, the Terafab project aligns with national efforts to enhance semiconductor manufacturing capabilities within the United States, reflecting goals outlined in the CHIPS Act. By reducing reliance on Asia for advanced silicon technologies, the project could mitigate geopolitical risks associated with global supply chains.
Tesla, SpaceX and xAI are building the $20–25 billion Terafab chip factory. Intel joined the project on 7 April 2026.
Despite the tantalizing possibilities, the Terafab mystery is riddled with challenges and unanswered questions: 1. **What is the exact nature of the partnership?** Is it Intel providing foundry services, a joint venture, or simply a strategic ...
On Tuesday, Intel joined the Terafab project as a key partner alongside Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, aiming to produce 1 terawatt of annual compute capacity at the North Campus of Giga Texas in Austin.
Terafab—a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI—would produce artificial intelligence chips for electric cars, humanoid robots and solar-powered satellites in space with a combined compute capacity of 1 terawatt annually, Musk said ...
Intel said its ability to carry out the design, manufacturing and packaging of ultra-high-performance chips at scale will accelerate Terafab's goal of achieving annual computing capacity equivalent to 1 terawatt. It posted a large operating loss in its foundry business last year, but it appears to be laying the groundwork for a counterattack by pre-empting large-scale AI demand. Advanced packaging is also emerging as a new axis of competition. Jake Rhy, a senior analyst at Counterpoint, sai
By building its own "closed-loop" manufacturing ecosystem via Terafab, Musk is effectively "cracking the CUDA wall," moving his platforms onto custom silicon that he claims will deliver 10x lower inference costs than NVIDIA’s current H-series and B-series chips. While NVIDIA remains dominant in general-purpose AI, the loss of this specific, massive customer block marks a significant challenge to its total addressable market.
The sharp increase follows Intel's announcement of Google's commitment to use Xeon processors for years to come, which emphasizes relevance of Intel's CPUs; the TeraFab partnership, which gives a nod to Intel's capabilities in design, produce, and package high-performance processors at scale; and a host of various AI-related narratives meant to demonstrate applicability of the company's products in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence sector.Article continues belo
The success of these initial nodes will determine if the "Orbital Intelligence" model is technically viable or if thermal management in the vacuum of space proves too costly. Strategic pivots are also likely; Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has already joined the "Terafab" initiative at Giga Texas to manufacture custom silicon for the merged entity, signaling a long-term goal of reducing dependence on third-party chipmakers.
The Terafab project fits into a broader global trend of "AI Sovereignty," where nations and mega-corporations seek to bring the entire compute stack within their own borders and control. This event marks the most significant success to date for the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, with Terafab reportedly positioned to receive approximately $2 billion in direct federal subsidies.
In his view, SpaceX has four primary pillars needed to reach sovereign AI: a launch monopoly, Starlink's hyperscaler network, Grok's proprietary AI model, and Musk's Terafab AI chip production.