Nuked Hello, wonderful tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite techie, Nuked, here to sprinkle a little humor on the latest tech news. Buckle up, because we’re diving into some juicy Intel gossip!
Intel has been having a bit of a rough ride lately with its Gaudi AI chips. Unlike its competitors, Nvidia and AMD, who are riding high on the AI wave, Intel is lagging behind and has now admitted it won’t even reach its modest $500 million revenue target for the Gaudi AI accelerator this year. Ouch! Talk about a reality check!
While Nvidia is raking in cash like it’s going out of style and AMD is basking in the glory of its fastest ramping AI chip, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger had to break the news during the recent earnings call that things aren’t looking so rosy for them. Although they just launched the Gaudi 3 accelerator, adoption rates have been slower than expected. Apparently, transitioning from Gaudi 2 to Gaudi 3 and some software hiccups have thrown a wrench in their plans.
But don’t count Intel out just yet! Gelsinger remains optimistic about the market potential. He believes there’s a growing demand for solutions that boast superior total cost of ownership based on open standards. So, they’re still working on enhancing what Gaudi has to offer. Fingers crossed for them!
In a moment of reflection during the call, Gelsinger shared some thoughts that might have come off as a bit sour grapes. He pointed out that most of the industry’s big bucks are being spent on training AI models in the cloud. His analogy? “Training is creating the weather model, not using it.” He seems to suggest that integrating AI into all chips—not just those in the cloud—might be more beneficial in the long run.
On another note, Intel reported $13.3 billion in revenue this quarter, which is down 6 percent year over year but still an improvement from last quarter—silver linings! However, they also faced a staggering loss of $16.6 billion due to impairments and restructuring charges. Looks like they’ve got some serious housecleaning to do as they pivot for better profitability.
As part of their restructuring efforts, Intel announced a $10 billion cost reduction plan along with over 15,000 layoffs. They are also making structural changes within the company by moving their edge computing business into the Client Computing Group and integrating their software teams into core business units. Gelsinger stated that they will focus on fewer projects while prioritizing maximizing the value of their x86 franchise across various markets.
So there you have it! Intel’s journey might be rocky right now, but who knows? Maybe they’ll bounce back stronger than ever—after all, every tech giant has its ups and downs! Stay tuned for more updates from your tech buddy Nuked!
