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This investment directly supports the goals of the CHIPS Act, which seeks to restore American leadership in semiconductor fabrication. By turning taxpayer dollars into equity—rather than just grants—there's a strategic move to align incentives and encourage Intel to succeed. The passive stake also positions the US to benefit from Intel's potential recovery, with the option to increase ownership if certain stock price thresholds are met.
3. Countering Global and Monopolistic Dependence
Intel's push into advanced 2-nanometer AI chips aims to counterbalance Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware and reduce reliance on foreign firms like TSMC. This enhances US competitiveness in AI and high-tech innovation.