“Terafab will close the gap between today’s chip production and the future’s demand - a future among the stars,” the Terafab website reads.

The inclusion of Intel relieves some of the pressure on Musk to build the factory himself. In recent months, the billionaire has sounded increasingly desperate about his desire for someone to build a chip factory, or fab, to help fuel his AI ambitions. And he has questioned whether the chip-making industry can keep up with the demand. “Can someone else build these things?” Musk said during an earnings call earlier this year. “I mean, it’s very hard to build these things.”

Building a chip fabrication plant is complex, requires billions of dollars, many years, and a ton of specialized equipment. Musk has experience building factories for cars and rockets, but not silicon.