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Micron breaks ground on $9.3B Hiroshima expansion for AI memory production, supported by $3.1B Japanese government subsidies, boosting semiconductor supply chain. Apple's rebuilt Siri works well but splits by RAM: 17 Pro and Air get full model, base iPhone 18 may fall below 12GB floor, potentially pressuring base model sales.

Micron Hiroshima Expansion

Micron breaks ground on $9.3B Hiroshima expansion for AI memory production, supported by $3.1B Japanese government subsidies, boosting semiconductor supply chain.

Apple's rebuilt Siri works well but splits by RAM: 17 Pro and Air get full model, base iPhone 18 may fall below 12GB floor, potentially pressuring base model sales.

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