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Tech Tuesday: Intel postpones opening of central Ohio microchip plant

An artist rendering of the two semiconductor chip factories that Intel plans to build in Licking County.
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An artist rendering of the two semiconductor chip factories that Intel plans to build in Licking County.

Intel has postponed the opening of its chip manufacturing plant in central Ohio, moving the launch date to late 2026.

Gov. DeWine's office says a delay like this is not unusual for a project of this size, but some union leaders worried about delays turning into a discontinuation of the entire project.

Also on Tech Tuesday, the first human patient has received a brain chip from Elon Musk’s company.

Neuralink implanted its brain-computer interface with hopes of making it possible for people to move a cursor with their mind.

Last week, during a Senate hearing, lawmakers had a chance to grill the CEOs of some top tech companies.

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