In its most recent earnings call, Intel disclosed that it may scale back or terminate the development of Intel 14A and subsequent process nodes should it fail to attract major customers and hit crucial milestones. This announcement signals a potential retreat by Intel from the forefront of advanced semiconductor technology competition. CEO Pat Gelsinger emphasized that the company will exercise rigorous capital expenditure management to uphold customer commitment and financial prudence. As part of this strategy, Intel has suspended projects in Germany and Poland while consolidating operations in Costa Rica. For 2024, Intel's R&D budget stands at $16.546 billion, primarily allocated towards advancing process technologies.