SK Hynix, Intel Seen Exploring Ohio AI Chip Partnership

Intel's Ohio fab project sits at the center of Washington's effort to rebuild domestic semiconductor manufacturing and secure the supply chain for artificial-intelligence hardware. SK Hynix is a leading supplier of high-bandwidth memory, a critical component in AI accelerators. With US officials pressing chipmakers to expand local investment, the companies have a strategic fit: Intel brings logic-chip manufacturing and packaging capacity, while SK Hynix contributes advanced memory technology, making any Ohio partnership relevant to the broader race for AI infrastructure.

South Korean media recently reported that SK Hynix was considering acquiring Intel's Ohio wafer-fabrication plant, a claim the memory maker denied. Analysts nevertheless see strong incentives for the companies to cooperate through a joint venture or by integrating advanced packaging with memory and logic production. As of July 22, 2026, neither company had announced a binding agreement, purchase price or timetable. The latest information therefore points to potential collaboration rather than a confirmed sale of Intel's Ohio assets.