Apple is exploring memory chips from Chinese manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) as it looks for ways to deal with a global shortage of memory chips fuelled by the artificial intelligence boom,The chips are being evaluated for several Apple products, including iPhones and MacBooks. Initial discussions between Apple and CXMT have focused on supplying components for devices sold in China. However, any potential deal would require explicit approval from the White House.Surging demand for AI hardware has pushed memory prices sharply higher, forcing Apple to increase retail prices on its devices worldwide. Sourcing components from Chinese suppliers could offer crucial relief to the iPhone maker as it attempts to mitigate these compounding supply chain pressures. Do you think that USA companies are struggling to do away with China ?
