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• A 'seismic' Nvidia shift, AI chip shortages and how it's threatening to hike gadget prices - The AI infrastructure buildout is creating shortages of components including various types of chips that are also used in consumer electronics.
• Samsung launches its first multi-folding phone as competition from Chinese brands intensifies - Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its first multi-folding smartphone, as it faces growing pressure to keep up with innovations from competitors. 
• Apple names former Microsoft, Google exec to succeed retiring AI chief - Apple's AI chief is stepping down after experts say the company has fallen behind its peers when it comes to investing in AI data centers, chips and models.
• Intel stock holds 10% rise after analyst predicts major Apple deal - Intel's share price was down slightly premarket after a 10% spike on Friday after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the chip giant was nearing a deal to supply Apple.