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Hardware·Jul 9·all news from July 9, 2026

Lutnick Presses SK Hynix, Samsung to Boost Memory Output in US

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Samsung and SK Hynix to increase their memory chip production within the United States. The request aims to address the ongoing global shortage of components essential for developing artificial intelligence technologies. By encouraging localized manufacturing, the administration seeks to stabilize the supply chain for hardware necessary to sustain the current expansion of AI infrastructure.

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