The Journal. The Chip Business Is Booming. Why Isn’t Intel?
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Dec 16, 2024 Asa Fitch, a WSJ reporter specializing in the chip industry, dives into Intel's dramatic fall from grace. He unpacks how the tech giant, once a household name, lost its edge against competitors like TSMC and NVIDIA. Fitch discusses the complacency that led to missed opportunities in mobile markets and analyzes the recent ousting of Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger. He highlights the consequences of failed strategies and the pressing need for Intel to adapt in a landscape increasingly driven by AI advancements.
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Intel's PC Dominance
- Intel dominated the PC market in the '80s and '90s, with its chips powering most computers and laptops.
- Their "Intel Inside" marketing campaign became iconic.
Innovator's Dilemma
- Intel's success led to complacency and a resistance to change, hindering their ability to adapt to new markets.
- This illustrates the "innovator's dilemma."
Missed Opportunities
- Intel missed crucial trends like the mobile phone boom and the shift towards specialized chip design and manufacturing.
- They chose to stick with their integrated model, falling behind competitors like TSMC.