AI Boom Triggers Global Memory Chip Shortage as Prices Surge– R

AI Boom Triggers Global Memory Chip Shortage as Prices Surge– Reuters

A global shortage of memory chips is intensifying as demand from artificial intelligence accelerates, forcing tech companies to compete for shrinking supply. Major AI players including Microsoft, Google, and ByteDance are rushing to secure capacity from Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix as shortages now affect everything from flash storage to high-bandwidth memory powering data centers. TrendForce data shows some memory prices have more than doubled since February, raising concerns that prolonged constraints could slow AI infrastructure build-outs and add inflationary pressure.