Micron Warns Memory Chip Shortage to Persist Beyond 2026
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Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 11:43 pm ET1min read
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Micron Technology, a supplier of Nvidia, has announced that the ongoing memory chip shortage will last beyond 2026 due to a surge in demand for high-end semiconductors required for AI infrastructure. The shortage has accelerated over the past quarter and is affecting PC and smartphone makers, with some trimming their shipment targets for 2026. Global smartphone shipments may decline 2.1% next year as a result.
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