Intel partners with AI chip startup SambaNova after acquisition talks reportedly stalled

Intel announced a partnership with SambaNova Systems after buyout negotiations between the companies reportedly failed to close. The deal pairs Intel's manufacturing with SambaNova's inference-optimized chip architecture. The partnership represents Intel's latest attempt to build relevance in the AI chip market, where it has fallen far behind Nvidia. SambaNova designs custom AI processors focused on enterprise inference workloads.

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