➀ Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as the new CEO of Intel, starting March 18, 2025;

➁ The appointment comes after a series of leadership changes at Intel, including the resignation of Pat Gelsinger;

➂ Tan's background as a Silicon Valley royalty and his experience as the CEO of Cadence Design Systems are seen as crucial for Intel's future direction.

AMD is in talks to sell its AI server assembly plants for up to $4 billion, with potential buyers including Taiwan-based companies. The facilities were acquired from ZT Systems, a leading AI server supplier, and the sale is expected to be a significant transaction in the AI server industry.

The US locations of these plants could provide advantages in avoiding tariffs and import restrictions, making them attractive to potential buyers.

AMD's decision to sell the plants is part of its strategy to focus on design expertise and compete with companies like Nvidia in the AI server market.

➀ Arm China's joint venture, Unigroup AMLOGIC, has appointed Chen Feng, former Deputy General Manager of Rockchip, as its new CEO.

➁ The previous co-CEOs, Liu Renchen and Chen Xun, have stepped down but will remain as advisors until the end of February to assist with the transition.

➂ Chen Feng resigned from Rockchip on January 22, 2023, due to personal reasons.

➃ Liu Renchen and Chen Xun, who were appointed as co-CEOs in April 2022, have held multiple positions outside of Arm China.

➄ The appointment of Chen Feng may mark the end of Arm China's turbulent period and help the company adapt to the changing market environment.

➀ Arm CEO, Rene Haas, expresses his views on Intel's current situation, highlighting the importance of innovation in the tech industry.

➁ Haas discusses Intel's strategic challenges, particularly the IDM vs. Fabless debate, and his belief in the potential advantages of vertical integration.

➂ The CEO addresses rumors about Arm's potential acquisition of Intel and its plans to expand its chip manufacturing business.

➀ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his retirement after over 40 years of outstanding career;

➁ Intel appointed David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs;

➂ Intel's board is searching for a new CEO to replace Gelsinger.