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Could a memory chip ‘bottleneck’ cause laptop and phone prices to go through the roof?

5th Feb 2026 | 07:00pm
As Big Tech invests billions of dollars into building out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the global supply of memory chips is getting squeezed. Memory chips are also used to store data in gadgets such as smartphones, laptops and household appliances, and many experts fear the shortage could inflate prices or lead to scarcity in these products for Canadian consumers. Here, Financial Post explains what is contributing to the memory chip bottleneck, how this could impact consumer electronics and whether Canada's smaller market stands to suffer most. Read More