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We need more microchips to beat China. You won't believe where Apple has turned to get them.
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Especially now that so many Apple products are used alongside AI, ample RAM is crucial to delivering a reliable user experience.
Lawmakers don’t want Apple to make a huge mistakePoliticians on both sides of the aisle have taken notice of Apple’s RAM expansion strategy.
Finally, national security concerns around Chinese RAM could prevent the U.S. government from using Apple products in any official capacity moving forward.
Lawmakers have implored Apple to end its pursuit of Chinese RAM by August 21, but no final moves have been made yet.
On a national security level, Chinese RAM could make Apple’s products perfect targets for tampering or unforeseen security flaws.