Intel to invest in SambaNova. This is not a repost

Intel investing in SambaNova is problematic, Intel CEO chairs the startup, and the big chip maker has acquired and terminated AI startups, most significantly Habana. Meanwhile, it's developing a new data-center GPU. Most recent BWR discussion: https://youtu.be/tI8ezQesJQQ?t=1105&si=MQuPDCj1tVb315Pe See also: https://xpu.pub/2026/03/07/sambanova-sn50/

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