AI is fuelling a forthcoming chip shortage

AI is fuelling a forthcoming chip shortage
A report in IT Channel Oxygen has warned that “pandemic levels” of kit shortages in 2026 could be on the way, with a rise in AI projects to blame.

Priority is being given to AI datacentres on the kit that might otherwise be destined for enterprise and SMB customers says the article. 

Since December, numerous hardware vendors have written to partners warning them of stock constraints and price rises.

Dell has reached out to partners already warning that a surge in demand is outpacing supply.

 

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