Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027 and last until 2028

Samsung expects the memory chip shortage, driven by increasing demand from AI data centers, to worsen through 2027 and persist until 2028. This prolonged shortage is causing component costs to rise, which in turn pushes up retail device prices. The semiconductor industry is facing a multi-year supply challenge as AI workloads continue to grow, intensifying demand for memory chips. Samsung's forecast highlights the ongoing impact of AI data center expansion on hardware supply chains and pricing dynamics in the technology market.