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The situation between Intel and its board can be described as a notable critical point. The board's priorities seem to focus heavily on financial stability and recovery, and many fear that one of two possible outcomes looms for the semiconductor giant: either a complete dismantling of the company or a substantial overhaul that might not maintain the essence of Intel.
Gelsinger's strategy for restructuring Intel into a separate design arm and a manufacturing arm, a tactic mirroring approaches from other successful tech companies, may have inspired a glimmer of hope. However, as it turned out, his vision did not resonate well with the immediate desires of the board, leading to this unfortunate end.