AI mania is inflating used MacBook prices, and it’s a sign of what’s coming next

As if it were not enough that the AI boom has driven up RAM and SSD prices, making new laptops and desktops more expensive. Now, it is starting to push up prices in the used laptop market.

An AI tool called OpenClaw has taken China by storm, and its ripple effects are showing up in unexpected places. If you are unfamiliar, OpenClaw is an AI agent that can independently handle personal tasks, like sending emails and shopping online. 

Why are people buying used MacBooks for running OpenClaw?

While OpenClaw is free to download, it carries security risks. To stay safe, many users run it on a separate device, and a number of them are turning to secondhand Macs to do that. The higher demand is causing a sharp increase in the prices of used Macs.

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