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Digitimes October 14, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

Elon Musk says Micron is 'reasonable' on memory prices while others are 'extortionate'

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Elon Musk has criticized memory chip suppliers for charging what he called "extortionate" prices while praising Micron Technology's approach to future pricing, highlighting tensions between chipmakers and customers as prolonged supply shortages strengthen manufacturers' bargaining power.
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