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Thieves steal 18 tons of sand in hunt for Nvidia AI chips
Original: Hunting Nvidia AI chips, thieves make off with 18 tons of sand
Thieves made off with 18 tons of sand in what reports describe as a hunt for Nvidia AI chips, since high-grade sand is a raw material used in semiconductor manufacturing. The unusual heist highlights how demand for AI hardware has put pressure on supply chains down to basic materials, with commentators noting the lengths to which those seeking chip-related resources will go.
Why now: The AI chip boom has made even raw materials like semiconductor-grade sand targets for theft, making the story striking and widely shared.
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