June 05, 2026
Nvidia recently tested Intel's 18A but stopped moving forward, sources said
Intel CEO Tan's investments create potential conflicts of interest
Last week, Trump had demanded the immediate resignation of Tan, calling him "highly conflicted" over his ties to Chinese firms
Trump's demand marks a rare presidential intervention in corporate leadership
The company chief has come under fire after US Republican Senator Tom Cotton raised concerns over his ties to Chinese firms
The company named Lip-Bu Tan as the CEO on Wednesday, tasking the industry veteran to lead a faltering transition to a successful chip manufacturing firm