Samsung, Micron, SK hynix face RAM antitrust suit over 697% price surge in 18 months
wen_ragnarok · x · 2026-11-16
A US judge has allowed an antitrust lawsuit against Samsung, Micron and SK hynix to proceed, rejecting their motion to dismiss. The suit alleges the three cut regular DRAM production to focus on AI memory, contributing to a 697% price increase in 18 months. The reposter questions whether the companies would just pay the fine and keep prices high since their cost base has risen — demand for RAM is wild and people are paying it anyway.
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