Samsung raises advanced chip prices up to 15% on tight AI demand
firstadopter · x · 2026-08-19
Samsung Electronics has increased prices for some advanced contract chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders, Reuters reports. Two sources familiar with the matter stated the move is driven by tightening capacity due to surging demand for AI chips. This pricing shift highlights the strain on the semiconductor supply chain long dominated by TSMC.
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