AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, addressed swirling rumors regarding a potential chip foundry partnership with Intel. She underscored AMD's strong and ongoing collaborative ties with TSMC. Nonetheless, she stopped short of categorically denying the prospect of future cooperation with Intel, noting that the focus remains on advancing chip manufacturing within the United States. Presently, AMD is contemplating the idea of investing in Intel, though these discussions are still in their nascent stages. This development has certainly piqued the interest of the broader tech community. However, certain reports suggest that, beyond political motivations, there may be a lack of compelling practical reasons for both entities to join forces, thereby casting doubt on the likelihood of such a partnership materializing. Should AMD opt to invest, it could be a nod to Intel's cutting-edge process technology, potentially signaling a move towards a 'dual foundry' approach—although this remains purely speculative at this juncture. Historically, NVIDIA's investments in Intel might have been influenced by political factors, and other tech firms opting to collaborate with Intel could be driven by a desire to foster positive government relations or by genuine technological synergies.