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Cybersecurity
Apple seeks U.S. clearance to buy RAM from Pentagon-blacklisted CXMT supplier
Source headline: Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
2 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
Apple is requesting an exception to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a supplier flagged by the Pentagon due to ties to the People’s Liberation Army. The company is trying to ease supply-chain and component-cost pressure as RAM and storage prices surge. Apple has responded to the market by raising prices across many products. While the current rules may not strictly bar purchases, working with a military-linked vendor creates major reputational and compliance concerns. Users and partners should expect ongoing uncertainty in Apple’s sourcing decisions and messaging around supply chain risk.
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The Verge
Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
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