Power Struggles in Silicon Valley: The Intel-Rivos Tug of War
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 2:27 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Rivos, an AI chip startup, became the focus of a bidding war between Intel and Meta. Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, was entangled in the process due to his dual role with both companies. Despite potential conflicts of interest, Intel's board hired Tan for his robust industry connections, which are pivotal in Intel's investment strategies.
