SK Hynix CEO Warns of 'Worst-Ever' Memory Shortage in 2027, Prices to Surge 170%
tengyanAI · x · 2026-07-22
SK Hynix CEO warned that 2027 will see the "worst-ever" memory shortage, potentially extending past 2030. Additionally, SLC NAND contract prices could surge by 120% to 170% in the second half of 2026 alone. AI infrastructure builders who haven't secured long-term supply deals will be severely impacted.
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