Intel’s interim co-chiefs promised to invest heavily in the company’s chip designs and pursue new customers for its contract chip-making business after the architect of the company’s turnaround bid [was abruptly ousted early this month.

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger took to social media to invite people to pray and fast for the chipmaker's employees, saying the company is going through a "difficult period."

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger fasts every Thursday. He dedicated this week’s fasting to the Intel employees who now face a turbulent time due to the CEO’s exit.