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AI boom reverses decades of RAM price drops to 2007 levels · 1 source tracked

The price of computer RAM has returned to 2007 levels, reversing decades of price decreases, according to scientist Daniel Lemire. This anomaly is attributed to the immense demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) driven by the AI industry's rapid expansion. Experts like Elon Musk and industry leaders from SK Group note that demand is increasing at a much faster rate than supply, leading to AI

IMPACT The AI industry's demand for specialized memory is significantly impacting hardware costs, potentially slowing down broader technological price reductions.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend and its causes, citing expert opinions and historical data, rather than announcing a new product or event.

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AI boom reverses decades of RAM price drops to 2007 levels · 1 source tracked

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Scientist says RAM pricing has reverted to normalized 2007 levels — memory prices have been falling exponentially for decades, but the AI shortage undid 20 years of progress in a matter of months

    The per GB price of memory modules have gone back to 2007 levels because of AI demand. This is the first time that prices have shot up in the realm of tech, Lemire says.