Intel is being hit by a chip shortage just as demand for artificial intelligence hardware and refreshed PCs is accelerating, turning what was supposed to be a comeback year into a test of survival.

Intel is leaning into a heavier investment cycle, telling investors it will lift spending on chipmaking tools in 2026 and lock in 9.1 billion dollars of capital commitments for that year. The move ...

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