The RAM Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

šŸŽÆ HEADLINE AI’s explosive growth is devouring global RAM supplies, driving up prices for everyday gadgets like laptops, phones, and consoles—and consumers are paying the price. šŸ“ SUMMARY The podcast dives into how surging demand for high-bandwidth memory in AI data centers is creating a supply crunch for all RAM types. Major producers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, which dominate over 90% of the market, are redirecting output to lucrative AI servers, leaving consumer products short. This zero-sum shift means wafers for AI GPUs come at the expense of memory for phones and PCs. ...

March 1, 2026 Ā· Snugk