Microsoft may become one of the biggest customers of these new Intel chips

Microsoft is reportedly showing significant interest in using AI chips made with Intel’s new 18A manufacturing process. If the rumours are true, this could make the software giant a key customer for the AI chips manufactured using the US-based chipmakers’ newly announced process. The 18A process is an advanced manufacturing technique used for making semiconductors, including AI chips. A new report claims that Microsoft is even moving toward integrating the technology. This also suggests that major tech companies are reacting positively to Intel’s new node. While interest in external adoption may be growing, it is important to note that Intel’s 18A process was initially developed primarily for internal use on products like Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest. Intel itself is reportedly relying on its 14A process to capture broader market attention.