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Memory makers urged to take AI equity instead of cash

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A proposal suggests that memory manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix should consider accepting equity in AI companies, such as OpenAI, instead of solely demanding cash for their High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. This strategy could allow them to capitalize on the rapid growth of the AI sector, as memory is a critical but often overlooked component of the AI stack. The author questions whether HBM contracts or the spot DRAM market will be the first to see pricing disruptions. AI

IMPACT Suggests a novel financial strategy for AI infrastructure providers to gain equity in rapidly growing AI companies.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece suggesting a strategic shift for semiconductor companies regarding AI sector investments.

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Memory makers urged to take AI equity instead of cash

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · vlsikr ·

    HBM Should Not Be Sold for Cash Alone: Why Samsung and SK hynix Should Take OpenAI Equity Memory is the bottleneck of the AI stack, yet it is still paid for in

    HBM Should Not Be Sold for Cash Alone: Why Samsung and SK hynix Should Take OpenAI Equity Memory is the bottleneck of the AI stack, yet it is still paid for in cash alone. Bottleneck equity: sell to cash kings for cash, and take 20 to 30 percent of a frontier lab's payment in equ…

    LINKS vlsi.kr/…/memory-for-equity-en

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