Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says the company “went off the rails” after it began being “run by business people,” according to reporting from Yahoo News and Business Insider. Both outlets attribute the criticism to Gelsinger, who argues that for more than a decade Intel has been led by executives he views as not aligned with the company’s technical needs. The coverage frames his comments as a critique of leadership quality and decision-making rather than specific, single events. While details of his broader argument are not provided in the excerpts, the common theme across sources is that Gelsinger links Intel’s challenges to the composition of its leadership team and the priorities those leaders bring. The reports present his remarks as his assessment of how management direction changed over time, implying that the shift toward management focused on business outcomes affected Intel’s performance and strategy. The articles do not cite alternative views from current Intel executives or other industry analysts in the provided text.