Intel’s Former CEO Made a Big Bet on the Company’s Future. It Cost Him His Job

Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel in 2021 to lead its turnaround and become a cornerstone of the artificial intelligence sector. Last week, the company’s board forced him out. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch explains what happened and where it leaves the United States’ chip manufacturing industry. Plus, two university students made a website to rate how well AI chatbots perform tasks. We’ll hear why Chatbot Arena’s rankings have become so important to leaders of companies like OpenAI and Google. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel in 2021 to lead its turnaround and become a cornerstone of the artificial intelligence sector. Last week, the company’s board forced him out. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch explains what happened and where it leaves the United States’ chip manufacturing industry. Plus, two university students made a website to rate how well AI chatbots perform tasks. We’ll hear why Chatbot Arena’s rankings have become so important to leaders of companies like OpenAI and Google. Danny Lewis hosts.

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