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ByteDance in Talks to Secure MediaTek AI Chips for Data Centers

ByteDance is nearing an agreement to purchase data center semiconductors from MediaTek. This deal would allow the TikTok owner to secure essential hardware for its AI operations while strengthening MediaTek's position against competitors like Qualcomm in the high-performance chip market.

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