Amidst security concerns over CEO Lip-Bu Tan's China ties, four former Intel board members are advocating for a radical restructuring. They propose spinning off Intel's manufacturing arm into an independent entity to bolster America's chipmaking capabilities. This move aims to rival TSMC and address national security needs, especially after Intel received significant CHIPS Act funding.
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