OpenAI Hires Intel CTO to Boost AGI Compute Infrastructure
OpenAI has poached Intel's chief technology officer Sachin Katti in a strategic MOVE to strengthen its computational capabilities for artificial general intelligence research. The recruitment underscores OpenAI's aggressive infrastructure expansion beyond conventional GPU architectures.
Intel faces mounting pressure as CEO Lip-Bu Tan assumes direct oversight of AI initiatives following Katti's departure. The chipmaker continues to struggle with its Gaudi 3 AI accelerator rollout and executive retention since Tan's March 2025 appointment.
The talent shift highlights the intensifying competition in AI hardware development. While Intel grapples with unifying projects like Jaguar Shores, OpenAI's hiring spree signals its determination to build proprietary systems capable of supporting next-generation AI models.
