When Demand Goes Absolutely Bonkers
Let’s be clear, this isn't just a case of a few more orders than usual. The demand for specialised memory like DRAM and NAND has gone completely vertical. AI models are fantastically greedy things, needing vast memory banks to think, learn, and spit out answers. The trouble is, the world’s capacity to produce these chips was built for a gentler, more predictable evolution in computing, not this sudden, exponential leap.
When you have a situation where everyone is desperate for something and there simply isn't enough to go around, the sellers can pretty much name their price. This isn't some complex economic theory, it's just common sense. The companies making these chips now find themselves in an incredibly powerful position, potentially leading to some rather handsome profit margins. The question, of course, is how long can the party last?