Apple warns Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages could last for months — local AI boom and memory crunch drive demand beyond Apple’s manufacturing capacity | Tom’s Hardware

Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned that Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages may persist for months due to AI workloads driving demand beyond manufacturing capacity. This surge in demand is attributed to the growing interest in local AI processing, with users opting for on-device AI to address privacy concerns, reduce latency, and avoid rising cloud costs.

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