Intel Stays in Terafab as Musk Rejects TSMC Takeover Talk
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the chipmaker remains part of Elon Musk's Terafab project, while Musk proposed TSMC could sublease part of the site.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan told reporters that Intel will remain part of Elon Musk's Terafab project, according to Tom's Hardware. The comments reaffirm Intel's role in the semiconductor facility after Musk addressed speculation about the project's structure.
Musk said Terafab will build and operate its fab itself. He denied rumors that his companies would invest in Terafab and then partner with TSMC to build and operate the fab.
Musk also proposed that TSMC could sublease part of Terafab if it wants to.
Background
In April, Intel and Terafab announced that the chipmaker would use Intel's next-generation 14A fabrication process. Separately, TSMC has aggressive plans for about 10 new fab phases in the coming years.
Quick answers
What did Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan say about Terafab?
Tan told reporters that Intel will remain part of Elon Musk's Terafab project.
Did Musk say TSMC will take over Terafab?
No. Musk denied rumors that his companies would invest in Terafab and then partner with TSMC to build and operate the fab. He said Terafab will build and operate its fab itself, and proposed that TSMC could sublease part of the facility.