Intel Faces Leadership Challenge as Top AI Executive Departs for OpenAI

Intel’s artificial intelligence ambitions have encountered a significant setback with the unexpected departure of its chief AI strategist to industry rival OpenAI. This development places additional pressure on CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who has now assumed direct oversight of the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives as the chipmaker navigates an increasingly competitive landscape.

Sachin Katti, who had been leading Intel’s comprehensive AI efforts since January, is making a surprising transition to OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. At his new position, Katti will be responsible for developing computing infrastructure dedicated to artificial general intelligence research. This exit represents the most prominent leadership change under CEO Tan’s administration, which began Read more...