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businessIntermediate1 min read7/13/2026

Memory chip market may face a major shortage

The head of SK Hynix says the memory chip market could face its biggest supply shortage ever in 2027. He links the risk to strong demand from artificial intelligence and says the problem may last for a long time.

The chief executive of SK Hynix has said that the memory sector may face a serious shortage in 2027. According to him, it could be the largest supply problem in the industry’s history.

He pointed to demand created by artificial intelligence as a key reason. He also said the memory crisis would not be short-lived, which suggests the shortage could continue for a long time.

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