These are rumors, but Elon Musk may potentially be involved in the acquisition of Intel, as mentioned in a report by SemiAccurate, which states that he is a interested buyer.
Musk is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of Intel, according to SemiAccurate. Recently, it was revealed that the likelihood of Intel being acquired stands at 90%. The SemiAccurate report mentioned Elon Musk's name as someone involved in the negotiations. Additionally, Dylan Patel, a well-known analyst, shared an intriguing post on platform X, further confirming Musk's involvement in the discussions.
Looking at the saga of Intel's acquisition, we see potential buyers like Qualcomm, ARM, and even AMD emerging, but the latest rumors seem more substantial than ever, especially with the arrival of the Trump administration bringing new hope for Intel. SemiAnalysis claims that there are ongoing negotiations involving Elon Musk, semiconductor company Global Foundries, and chipmaker Qualcomm. All these parties are potentially discussing the acquisition of Intel along with several other aspects.
Interestingly, Citibank analyst Christopher Daniele also commented on the "Intel-Musk" rumors, stating: "We view this as a negative outcome for Intel unless they can hire a CEO who can pivot away from manufacturing."