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Why is AI driving demand?
Artificial intelligence systems, especially the large language models behind chatbots, require vast amounts of memory to process and learn from data. This surge in AI development is creating unprecedented demand for high-performance memory chips, diverting supply from other industries. This prioritisation is a key factor in the worsening global shortage.
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