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- Apple increased prices on most products, including MacBooks, iPads, and gadgets like the HomePod mini, due to rising RAM costs driven by AI data center demand.
- The global memory shortage, exacerbated by the AI boom, affects not only electronics but also automobiles and medical devices, as manufacturers struggle with component availability.
- Apple, despite its supply-chain dominance and financial resilience, faces competition from AI companies for RAM and other materials, leading to price hikes to maintain profit margins.
- Smaller tech companies like GoPro are at risk of going out of business due to the memory shortage, while Apple's high margins allow it to weather the crisis better.