Hardware6d ago
AI's Hunger Drives Memory Chip Shortage
AI hyperscalers consumed 15 terawatt‑hours of electricity in 2025, according to Senior Editor Samuel K. Moore. The surge has strained the supply of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), a critical component for running large language models. As the shortage tightens, developers must prioritize memory‑efficient architectures to keep training timelines on schedule.