Intel's CEO, Chen Liwu, revealed in an interview that Intel has landed in a tough spot, largely due to "complacency" and "bureaucratic inertia," which caused it to miss out on significant technological advancements, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). When Chen Liwu assumed the role of CEO in March 2025, Intel, despite its legendary status in the tech world, was experiencing a slowdown in its growth trajectory, hindered by an overly complex and hierarchical organizational structure.

To breathe new life into the company, Chen Liwu has spearheaded a series of strategic reforms. These include streamlining the management hierarchy to make it more agile, fully dedicating resources to the AI and consumer computing sectors, carefully charting a course for emerging business ventures, and forging deeper ties with NVIDIA. In the realm of chip manufacturing, he is determined to transform Intel Foundry Services into a cutting-edge wafer foundry that embodies "national resilience and technological prowess." Chen Liwu takes a hands-on approach in overseeing Intel's AI strategy and dictates the pace at which new products are introduced to the market.

However, industry experts caution that it may take several months, or even years, before Intel can reap substantial benefits from these strategic shifts. The road to transformation is paved with numerous hurdles and uncertainties.