Apple wants to use China-sourced chips for products sold in China during the AI-driven memory shortage, but a letter from US senators hopes to persuade Apple otherwise. Apple has looked to blacklisted Chinese companies to bolster its supply chain, but, according to a letter viewed by Bloomberg, US senators want to urge Apple away from this solution. The US senators have asked Apple to reconsider using chips from either company and commit to not using them by August 21. Apple's latest China problemWhile Apple isn't banned from buying chips from either company, it could face a few repercussions. When the AI boom ends, Apple sourcing chips for devices sold in China will be the least of our worries.