Surging AI Demand Triggers HBM Shortage and Supply Chain Shifts

Driven by robust AI demand, HBM memory is expected to face severe shortages within two years, making long-term supply agreements a norm. Meanwhile, Nvidia reportedly cut HBM usage in Rubin Ultra to shift towards optical interconnects, causing market funds to pivot from memory to optical communications.

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