What Is RAMageddon? Why AI Is Making Laptops and Phones More Expensive

AI data centers are driving a surge in demand for memory chips, especially HBM and server-grade parts.

Chipmakers including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are prioritizing AI server orders over consumer DRAM and NAND.

The shift is tightening supply for laptops, phones, and graphics cards, pushing prices higher.

Consumers, PC builders, and device makers may face more expensive and harder-to-source products as allocation tilts toward AI infrastructure.