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# How the AI boom is making MacBooks, Xboxes more expensive

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5952057-ai-boom-memory-chip-demand/  

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## Overview

The AI boom is fueling massive demand for memory chips, forcing electronics manufacturers to grapple with rising prices that are starting to trickle down to consumers. Memory chips, which are responsible for storing and processing data, are a key component in everything from smartphones to laptops to cars. But the massive data center buildout is...

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