Intel announced its next-generation AI chip, ‘Crescent Island,’ targeting data center workloads with a mix-and-match architecture emphasizing energy efficiency and task adaptability. The chip is expected to debut next year and is pitched as a differentiated alternative to Nvidia’s GPU-centric model. The move signals Intel’s intent to reclaim relevance in the AI accelerator space. Market analysts believe success depends on performance per watt, ecosystem support, and adoption by cloud providers.