The squeeze on supply has already begun reshaping consumer behaviour in Europe
A global shortage of computer memory driven by surging demand for AI systems could force many consumer electronics manufacturers out of business by the end of 2026, according to the head of a leading storage company.
Pua Khein-Seng, chief executive of Taiwanese memory specialist Phison, is reported to have warned that a lack of memory chips will trigger widespread failures among system vendors.
In comments summarised on X by a user who said they were quoting from a recent Chinese-language interview, Pua allegedly said: “From…