TechnologyAI Boom Drives Up Chip Prices, Making PCs and Electronics More Expensive
The burgeoning artificial intelligence industry is driving up the prices of essential computer chips like RAM and SSDs, making it significantly more expensive for consumers to build or upgrade PCs and other electronic devices. This 'chipflation' phenomenon is causing shortages and price hikes across the board, impacting both consumer electronics and the high-demand AI sector.
The National|October 20, 2026 