Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones

According to CNBC, a surge in demand for artificial intelligence is creating a shortage of memory chips—the components that power laptops and smartphones. As chip supply tightens, retailers face mounting pressure to keep prices competitive, and the shortage may soon lead to higher consumer prices and product scarcity across the board.

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