Intel CEO Chen Liwu said CPU demand is rising rapidly and supply is tight; with AI application growth the shortfall may persist. He said Intel can currently meet only 50% of customer CPU demand and that "several large-company CEOs called; I could only apologize." Chen added Intel's 18A node has entered mass production and 14A will begin production in Q1 next year.

2026-09-17

Intel CEO Chen Liwu said CPU demand is rising rapidly and supply is tight; with AI application growth the shortfall may persist. He said Intel can currently meet only 50% of customer CPU demand and that "several large-company CEOs called; I could only apologize." Chen added Intel's 18A node has entered mass production and 14A will begin production in Q1 next year.