Intel surprised investors with a surge after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment, symbolizing a strategic partnership to challenge AI chip dominance. The deal blends Intel’s chip manufacturing with Nvidia’s AI computing platforms, signaling industrial renewal amid past CEO controversies and government stake acquisitions. Also, Huawei detailed its AI chip roadmap aiming to surpass competitors through advanced superclusters despite U.S. sanctions, reflecting intensified global competition in semiconductor innovation critical for AI's future.