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Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?

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Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749.

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