"Intel's Disappointing Guidance Continues to Shake Wall Street Confidence in AI"

Intel's stock plunged about 11% after hours due to a lower-than-expected forecast for the first quarter, highlighting the company's struggle to capitalize on the AI opportunity. While Intel aims to compete with Nvidia in the data-center business with its upcoming accelerator product line, analysts remain skeptical about its AI prospects. The company believes AI-ready PCs with Intel chips will gain traction in the second quarter, but the market's reaction serves as a reminder that there is still uncertainty surrounding AI investments.