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Intel Corporation (INTC) Price Target Raised Amid Potential IFS Split and TSMC Partnership

We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News and Ratings Making Waves on Wall Street. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) stands against the other AI stocks.

As AI is transforming industries by automating tasks, optimizing processes, and creating new opportunities for innovation, it is also giving rise to discussions around its safety, ethical implications, and societal impact. Balancing the potential benefits of AI with concerns about transparency, accountability, and equitable outcomes seems to be an important challenge for governments, businesses, and communities worldwide.

Exploring AI Risks and Opportunities in Today’s World

On Bloomberg Technology, Hugging Face’s Chief Ethics Scientist, Dr. Margaret Mitchell discussed the evolving focus of lawmakers and companies regarding AI safety and noted a shift toward emphasizing opportunity over accountability and safety, as seen in recent actions by companies like Meta and Google. She believes that the government should prioritize protecting people over businesses, ensuring a fair marketplace with rules that encourage responsible practices. Mitchell expressed uncertainty about the Trump administration’s plans, emphasizing the need to address both immediate and future AI risks.

She also talked about Elon Musk’s influence and raised concerns about his lack of focus on preventing AI discrimination and noted a recent reduction in attention to existential risks in favor of more current issues. She highlighted the importance of transparency in AI development, mentioning Hugging Face’s open approach, and also appreciated EU efforts on legislation that balances risks and benefits.

Furthermore, Mitchell warned about growing wealth disparities due to AI, where large companies gain wealth from data while many lose jobs. She pointed out that disempowered groups face increased surveillance and potential harm due to misuse of their data, and stressed the need for protective measures and discussions on universal basic income.

For this article, we selected AI stocks by reviewing news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment taken from Insider Monkey’s database of 900 hedge funds.

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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) develops and sells computing products, including processors, storage, networking, AI solutions, and self-driving technologies, serving several global industries.

On February 18, Cantor Fitzgeralds gave their opinion on the latest talks surrounding Intel and TSMC. The firm increased Intel’s price target to $29 from $22, identifying TSMC as the main winner in recent developments. The firm said:

“The situation at Intel is extraordinarily complex, but we believe reports suggesting a split of DesignCo/IFS are credible. While still early in the process, all signs indicate that the new administration is pushing this forward. We expect TSMC to participate under specific conditions that are beneficial to them, making TSMC the clear strategic winner.”

The firm noted that TSMC will not license its IP or acquire IFS, and a U.S.-based joint venture, similar to its ESMC model, is likely, with TSMC holding majority control. TSMC’s expanded U.S. capacity may reduce tariff risks and improve its leadership in advanced foundry services. Intel may split its DesignCo and IFS divisions, with TSMC being the logical operator for IFS. Intel’s refocus on its x86 business could slightly impact AMD, while investments in advanced packaging could benefit COWOS companies.

Overall INTC ranks 3rd on our list of the AI stocks that are making waves on Wall Street. While we acknowledge the potential of INTC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than INTC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap.

Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.

At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000.

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  • 140 Metas
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