Japan Display explores sale of former iPhone LCD plant

Company says facility could be converted into AI data center

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The plant in Chiba prefecture was JDI's largest in terms of production capacity for LCD panels for iPhones. (Photo by Yuka Konishi)

YUKA KONISHI

TOKYO -- Japan Display is looking to sell a major LCD panel plant in Japan, the company said Wednesday, as shrinking demand for smartphone displays drives a relentless consolidation of its production.

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