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Apple in talks to buy banned Chinese RAM chips, seeks US approval

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Apple Inc. is reportedly in negotiations to purchase random-access memory (RAM) chips from two Chinese semiconductor companies, CXMT and YMTC. This potential deal, which would require approval from the United States government, comes amid rising RAM prices. The move signifies Apple's effort to secure supply chains for its products. AI

IMPACT Potential impact on AI hardware supply chains and pricing.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a potential supply chain deal for a major tech company, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to product integration and supply chain management rather than a core AI release or research.

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Apple in talks to buy banned Chinese RAM chips, seeks US approval

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases Apple reportedly wants to buy Chinese RAM for its products from not one but two

    Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases Apple reportedly wants to buy Chinese RAM for its products from not one but two different firms. The move would likely require permission from the United States government. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/0…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/apple-in-negotiations-with-…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips From Chinese Makers CXMT and YMTC Apple is in talks to buy memory from Chinese semiconductor companies ChangXin Memory Techno

    Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips From Chinese Makers CXMT and YMTC Apple is in talks to buy memory from Chinese semiconductor companies ChangXin Memory Technologies Co. (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), reports Bloomberg, citing sources with knowledge of the ta…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/apple-memory-chips-chines…

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