The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare - and it has some risks | NYGazet

In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology.

In the capitalist American economy, markets pick winners, and the federal government typically stays out of the way of business. But during times of crisis or war, the government has occasionally felt the need to step in. During World War I and II, i... [5967 chars]