Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies aged 94

Moore was instrumental in the establishment of Silicon Valley

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Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94. Image Credit: Intel
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Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94. Image Credit: Intel

Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corp and a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 94.

According to a statement from Intel and Moore's family philanthropic foundation, he passed away at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by his family. Moore began working on semiconductors in the 1950...

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