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businessAdvanced1 min read7/13/2026

SK Hynix chief warns of a record memory shortage in 2027

SK Hynix’s chief executive has warned that the memory industry could face its biggest supply shortage in 2027 because of demand linked to artificial intelligence. He said the crisis may be long-lasting.

SK Hynix’s chief executive has issued a stark warning for the memory market, saying it could experience the largest supply shortage in its history in 2027. He linked that risk to demand driven by artificial intelligence, which has been putting pressure on the sector.

The warning is notable because it frames the issue not as a brief disruption, but as a longer crisis. In his view, the shortage may be prolonged, raising concern about how quickly supply can keep up with demand.

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