Intel, Musk, and the Tweet That Launched a 1000 Ships on a Becalmed Sea

Intel has joined the Terafab project with SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla to advance silicon fab technology for AI and robotics. The collaboration aims to produce 1 terawatt per year of compute power. Elon Musk and his companies remained silent on the partnership, signaling a strategic move towards gaining control over the semiconductor supply chain. Intel's involvement fills a crucial gap in Musk's ecosystem, providing advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities. The partnership represents a significant shift for Intel, moving from a controlled environment to a high-stakes, real-world validation scenario with Musk as a demanding partner.