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Apple seeks US approval for chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

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Apple is reportedly seeking US government approval to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese company recently added to a US blacklist due to its alleged ties to the Chinese military. The tech giant aims to secure these chips to mitigate ongoing shortages and price increases impacting its hardware. However, the move faces potential objections from Congress, with some lawmakers viewing a partnership with a blacklisted company as a significant misstep. AI

IMPACT Potential supply chain shifts and geopolitical considerations could impact the availability and cost of components for AI-enabled devices.

RANK_REASON A major company (Apple) is seeking regulatory approval to engage with a blacklisted entity (CXMT) due to supply chain pressures, involving potential geopolitical and legislative pushback. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Apple seeks US approval for chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company

    Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.

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