Topic: chip shortages
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Raspberry Pi Prices Rise Again Amid RAM Shortage
A global chip shortage, driven by AI sector demand, is causing significant price increases for Raspberry Pi computers, impacting hobbyists and developers. The latest price hikes specifically target models with 2GB+ RAM, with increases up to $60, compounding earlier rises and pushing key models ov...
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Kioxia Memory Sold Out Through 2026, Extending High Prices
The global memory chip shortage, driven by surging AI demand, is forecast to persist with high prices for RAM and SSDs until at least 2026. Corporations are locked in a cycle of continuous AI investment due to fears of competitive disadvantage, creating a sustained, strong demand for data center ...
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Intel's Tick-Tock Era Is Over: Key Takeaways Revealed
Intel is prioritizing the production of high-demand AI server chips over some consumer processors to manage supply constraints, which may lead to a slight decline in its Client Computing Group business. The company plans to introduce new AI-focused GPUs annually to compete with Nvidia and AMD, wh...
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Intel Faces Processor Shortage Despite Strong Demand
Intel's financial results show a strategic shift, with its data center and AI division growing while its consumer-focused client computing group declined. The company faces a semiconductor supply constraint and is prioritizing production for its more profitable data center chips, which may lead t...
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OpenAI Partners With Amazon in Major AI Compute Deal
OpenAI has secured a seven-year, $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services to access extensive cloud computing capacity and Nvidia GPUs for advancing AI systems like ChatGPT and Sora. The partnership, which begins immediately and will reach full capacity by 2026, aims to build a robust compu...
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OpenAI Seeks $100B Funding at $830B Valuation
OpenAI is negotiating a funding round of up to $100 billion, which could raise its valuation to $830 billion and is targeting a close by the end of Q1 next year. The capital is critical for OpenAI's ambitious AI development plans, covering massive compute costs like AI inferencing, as its scale m...
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