Intel has reportedly started early talks with AMD about the idea of producing chips for its rival through Intel’s foundry division, which handles contract manufacturing. If the plan goes forward, it would be a rare and unexpected development, since Intel and AMD have been direct competitors in the processor market for decades. This development comes at a time when Intel is undergoing significant changes in its strategy and ownership structure. In recent years, Intel has fallen behind in advanced manufacturing technology, while TSMC has taken the lead in building the smallest and most efficient semiconductors. Intel and AMD are not just potential partners, but they are also extreme rivals in the CPU market.