Data Centers to Consume 70% of Memory Chips by 2026, Risking Shortages

Analysts predict data centers will devour 70% of all memory chips produced globally in 2026. Global manufacturing capacity is already nearly fully booked through 2028 due to surging AI and cloud computing demand.

This memory chip crunch could trigger shortages beyond data centers, hitting consumer electronics, TVs, and automotive sectors with price hikes.

Source: Tom’s Hardware.