Intel Corp and the US government are expected to finalize $8.5 billion (RM35 billion) in direct funding for the chipmaker by the end of 2024, according to a report by the Financial Times. The discussions, while in advanced stages, have not yet guaranteed a final agreement by the year’s close, with potential risks arising from any takeover of Intel’s business.
The funding will be part of US President Joe Biden's push to enhance domestic semiconductor production, with Intel having already been awarded nearly $20 billion in grants and loans in March. This package includes $8.5 billion in grants and up to $11 billion in loans, aimed at supporting Intel's plans to build two new factories and modernize an existing one in Arizona.
The discussions come amid Intel's challenges in the chipmaking industry, having lost its edge to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and missed out on the booming market for generative artificial intelligence chips dominated by Nvidia and AMD. Additionally, Qualcomm has expressed interest in exploring a potential acquisition of part or all of Intel's business.
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