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Samsung develops 900-layer flash memory, hints at cheaper SSDs

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Samsung has reportedly developed 900-layer flash memory chips by bonding two 450-layer chips together. This advancement could lead to significantly cheaper SSDs, especially if the current AI market bubble deflates. AI

IMPACT Potential for cheaper storage could indirectly benefit AI development by reducing hardware costs for training and deployment.

RANK_REASON The development of a new, higher-layer flash memory chip is a significant advancement in hardware technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Samsung develops 900-layer flash memory, hints at cheaper SSDs

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Samsung has reportedly developed 900-layer flash memory chips and I'm thinking SSDs could get seriously cheap if this AI bubble ever pops Two 450-layer memory

    🎮 Samsung has reportedly developed 900-layer flash memory chips and I'm thinking SSDs could get seriously cheap if this AI bubble ever pops Two 450-layer memory chips bonded together. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ssds/samsung-has-reporte…

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/samsung-has-reportedly-deve…

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