HUAWEI RAISES AI CHIP PRICES 60% AMID DEMAND SURGE
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Huawei has notified customers of a significant price increase for its most advanced AI accelerators this summer. The move reflects severe supply constraints as data center demand for AI chips continues to accelerate globally.
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