# Intel said on April 7 it will join Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla to make processors powering the tech billionaire’.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-07 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- Intel will join Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla.
- Terafab aims to produce 1 terawatt per year of compute for AI and robotics.
- SpaceX and Tesla plan to build two advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas.
- SpaceX has confidentially filed for a US IPO, targeting a market launch in 2026.
- Intel’s partnership with Tesla is seen as a key step in its restructuring efforts.

**Companies:** Intel, Tesla, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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