Intel is facing layoffs as experienced CPU architects leave to create RISC-V startup AheadComputing. Co-founded by former Intel employees Debbie Marr, Mark Dechene, Jonathan Pearce, and Srikanth Srinivasan, the firm aims to develop open specification core IP. The founders boast impressive resumes with extensive experience in CPU design, and Intel background. Though AheadComputing’s website is currently barebones, the potential impact on Intel’s future is significant. The quartet’s proactive move is commendable, and their focus on RISC-V architecture is intriguing. The startup’s emergence signifies possible challenges ahead for Intel following substantial layoffs and brain drain.
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