Intel has announced that CEO Lip-Bu Tan will directly oversee the company's artificial intelligence (AI) development efforts after Chief Technology and AI Director Sachin Katti left his position to join OpenAI, the unit behind ChatGPT.
On social network X ( Twitter), Mr. Katti shared that he has officially joined OpenAI to take on the role of designing and building a computing infrastructure to serve general artificial intelligence (AGI) research and expand AI application for the benefit of everyone.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman also confirmed this information and expressed his expectation for Mr. Katti's contribution to upgrading the company's infrastructure capacity.
Intel said: We thank Sachin for his great contributions over the past time and wish him success in his new journey. CEO Lip-Bu Tan will directly lead the AI and Advanced Technology Group, continuing to promote Intel's AI product and technology plans.
Intel emphasizes that AI remains a top strategic priority, with the goal of accelerating the commercialization of AI chips to serve data centers while maintaining its position in the field of AI servers.
However, the company is facing many challenges as competitors such as Nvidia and TSMC are leading the market in performance and technology to produce AI-powered chips.
Since taking over as CEO in March, Lip-Bu Tan has made a series of changes to streamline the management apparatus, while looking to revive the semiconductor giant that is facing difficulties in the contract manufacturing sector (foundry).
The loss of another key leader like Sachin Katti is seen as a heavy blow to Intel's AI ambitions, especially as the company struggles to find major partners for its advanced chip manufacturing line.
Sachin Katti joined Intel about four years ago, held the position of network leader and was promoted to Chief Technology Officer in April.
He was a professor at Stanford University for nearly 15 years and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field of computing infrastructure and AI networks.
Along with the restructuring, Intel also expanded the role of Naga Chandrasekaran, the head of manufacturing, to enhance cooperation with outside customers in the field of contract chip manufacturing.
Analysts say Tan's move shows that Intel is trying to reposition in the AI era, when the company needs to both consolidate its internal resources and avoid falling behind the wave of rapid global technology shifts.
