AI agent designs RISC-V processor core in 12 hours

An AI agent designed a functional RISC-V processor core in just 12 hours, a process that typically takes years. The AI system, Design Conductor from Verkor.io, generated a verified, layout-ready chip design from a 219-word prompt, significantly accelerating development timelines. This marks the first time an autonomous AI agent has created a complete processor from specification to layout file, though the core is a relatively simple design and has not been physically manufactured.