A major labour dispute is brewing at Samsung Electronics, as more than 45,000 workers prepare for what could become the largest strike in the company’s history over disagreements related to bonus payouts linked to the global AI boom. The planned 18-day strike is scheduled to begin on May 21 and has raised concerns among South […]
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AI boom sparks global memory chip crisis, prices soar
The global AI boom is causing a severe memory chip shortage. Tech companies struggle to secure supplies, and prices are soaring. The shortage threatens AI projects, consumer electronics, and digital infrastructure worldwide. Memory chips, including DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), are in short supply. Microsoft, Google, ByteDance, and other giants compete for limited stock. Japanese […]