# Intel will help Elon Musk design and build his proposed Terafab in Austin, Texas.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-07 · Engadget*

## Key points

- Intel will partner with Elon Musk to design and build the Terafab chip plant in Austin.
- Terafab aims to produce a terawatt of computing power annually for AI projects.
- Intel, not Musk's companies, will handle the actual construction and fabrication of Terafab.
- SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026 and reportedly plans to go public.

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

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