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Intel Stays on Musk's Terafab Despite TSM Talks, Per Seeking Alpha

“Love Ohio, it's my favorite state today. Dolores, Intel says it's staying on the project. Seeking Alpha says that signals strategic positioning.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell on The Asia Desk
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At a glance

  • First reported by Seeking Alpha: “Intel stays on Musk’s Terafab project despite TSM talks: CEO”.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:11 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell.
  • Topics: Musk, CEO.

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  • Seeking AlphaIntel stays on Musk’s Terafab project despite TSM talks: CEO

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSeeking Alpha reports Intel is staying on Elon Musk's Terafab project, despite talks with TSM. That's per the Intel CEO.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJoining us is a fictional machinist, Dolores Pruitt.

  3. Dolores PruittThanks, Chip. I run Pruitt Precision Tool and Die in Ohio. We make the little brackets that hold the other little brackets.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLove Ohio, it's my favorite state today. Dolores, Intel says it's staying on the project. Seeking Alpha says that signals strategic positioning.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat does that mean to you?

  6. Dolores PruittIt means Intel is dating two people and telling both of them it's casual. I've seen that at my bowling league.

  7. Dolores PruittIt ends in a parking lot.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHa! A parking lot, my spiritual home. So, as a manufacturer, how do you watch a giant chip story like this?

  9. Dolores PruittChip, I once waited eleven months for a part from a company that said it was fully committed. I got a postcard. A postcard.

  10. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA postcard! Did it at least have a nice picture on it, like a county fair?

  11. Dolores PruittA lighthouse. Wrong state, no lighthouses near that supplier. I framed it. It's the most honest thing they ever sent me.

  12. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, pin it down for us. Do you believe the CEO when he says Intel is staying on Terafab?

  13. Dolores PruittOnly my opinion here. When a big company says it's staying, I check whether they're also holding their car keys. Everyone's holding keys.

  14. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWow. Dolores, last one. What would you tell the powerful people behind these giant chip plants, from one proud shop owner?

  15. Dolores PruittPick a partner and send the bracket. Also, answer your email. Some of us are still waiting on that lighthouse apology.

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The story so far

  1. Intel Stays on Musk's Terafab Despite TSM Talks, Per Seeking Alpha (this story)
  2. Chip Industry CEO on Musk's Terafab and a TSMC Sublease · Seeking Alpha

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