Due to the development of artificial intelligence, the price of gadgets is expected to increase significantly.
While artificial intelligence technologies promise to bring major changes to nearly every aspect of our lives, they are also creating unexpected economic challenges for consumers. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The sharp rise in demand for data centers has led to a shortage of memory chips. This situation is causing a significant increase in the prices of smartphones, laptops, tablets, and gaming devices.
The root of the problem lies in the need for large volumes of high-speed memory devices to train and operate artificial intelligence systems. Currently, the world's largest memory chip manufacturers—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—are redirecting their capacities toward high-profit, high-bandwidth memory types.
These chips are primarily used in large language models and major data centers. As a result, the production volume of standard memory types used in everyday consumer devices is declining.
According to analysts, memory chip prices have already risen by several tens of percent and could increase by up to fifty percent in the coming quarters. Based on forecasts from the research company Gartner, by 2026, personal computer prices are expected to rise by seventeen percent, and smartphone prices by thirteen percent.
At the same time, the volume of device shipments may also decrease. Apple has already raised the prices of several of its products, including the MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro.
The company attributes this to sharply rising manufacturing costs. While iPhone model prices have remained stable so far, experts predict that these devices will also become more expensive in the coming years.
Not only Apple, but also major corporations such as Microsoft, Samsung, Sony, and Nintendo are reevaluating the pricing of their products. In particular, price increases are being observed for new-generation gaming consoles and foldable smartphones.
Experts believe that the imbalance related to memory chips could persist until 2027–2028. Building new factories and launching production takes a long time and requires significant investment.
This is forcing ordinary consumers to delay purchasing new technology. In particular, in the markets of developing countries, an imbalance is expected between demand and supply for budget-friendly devices.
