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Why is Samsung so profitable?

Samsung's recent surge in profitability is primarily due to the massive global demand for memory chips, especially those used in Artificial Intelligence. The 'AI boom' has created a huge appetite for these components, allowing Samsung, as a major producer, to sell them at higher prices and achieve record operating profits.

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