Intel’s Pat Gelsinger is out, leaving the tech titan at a crossroads. Robert Loft and Haley Hanson break down the seismic shift at one of America’s biggest chipmakers.

This week on Quantum Drift:

• The AI chip wars: How Intel fell behind Nvidia and others in the AI race.
• Manufacturing woes: Can Intel reclaim its edge against TSMC and Samsung?
• CHIPS Act lifeline: Billions in federal funding—will it be enough to fuel a turnaround?

With interim leadership stepping in, Intel faces tough questions: Is this the end of its dominance, or the start of a comeback? Tune in for the tech and trade stakes shaping the future.