A.I. Chip Grab Sparks Washington Lobbying Frenzy
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Data centers are consuming memory chips at a record pace. Now, other industries that rely on the same components are scrambling for government support. Electronics giants like Apple and medical device manufacturers are leading the charge. They are asking Washington for help as the A.I.-driven demand squeezes supply. The rush marks a new front in the battle over who gets priority access to critical technology.