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What is the 'AI boom'?

The 'AI boom' refers to the rapid growth and development of Artificial Intelligence technologies. This includes everything from smart assistants to complex data analysis systems. These AI systems require vast amounts of processing power and, crucially, memory chips to function, driving up demand and prices for components like those Samsung produces.

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