Driven by the AI boom, global computer memory prices have entered a record growth cycle, with DRAM increases outpacing gold ...
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Is AI causing a RAM shortage?

The price of RAM modules, an essential component of every computer and smartphone, has risen exponentially in recent months.
The AI boom is driving a shortage of computer memory chips, which will lead to higher prices for PCs and smartphones in 2026.
Sim Lim Square retailers told CNA that the current price hikes are among the highest they have seen in decades.
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The RAM shortage has caused prices to surge, increasing by 150% throughout the last year. In this article, I explain how this crisis was caused by the rise in AI use.
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When it comes to developing faster and smaller chips to power next-generation electronic devices, Silicon is seen as the leading option. This abundant, cheap semiconductor provides acceptable carrier ...