Data centers will consume 70 percent of memory chips made in 2026 - supply shortfall will cause the chip shortage to spread to other segments

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/data-centers-will-consume-70-percent-of-memory-chips-made-in-2026-supply-shortfall-will-cause-the-chip-shortage-to-spread-to-other-segments

Soon enough, you might not even be able to buy a calculator.

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Peanutbjelly@sopuli.xyz · 12 pts · 236d (2 replies)

Almost like there shouldn't be a hand full of rich people who can buy everything at the expense of everything and everyone else.

MotoAsh@piefed.social · 4 pts · 236d

People or corporations. Unless it's an emerging market with limited supply, it should be viewed as market manipulation.

tomiant@piefed.social · 3 pts · 236d

If money is power, then capitalism is a form of government.

Rikj000@discuss.tchncs.de · 6 pts · 236d

Boycot / protest against any data centers being built for AI bs in your local area.

They will not only drive up the prices for electronics, but also for electricity & water.