Rampant AI demand for memory is fueling a growing chip crisis

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by Debby Wu, Takashi Mochizuki, Yoolim Lee, Bloomberg
February 16, 2026
The cost of one type of DRAM soared 75% from December to January, accelerating price hikes throughout the holiday quarter.
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Originally published on Fortune on 2/16/2026