Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
The rise of AI is causing a shortage of memory chips, leading to a 3% monthly increase in the cost of computers, software, and accessories. Analysts expect the chip shortage to continue through 2027, although waning consumer demand may eventually bring prices into line.
The growing demand for artificial intelligence is driving up the cost of personal computers due to a shortage of memory chips. According to Oxford Economics, computer costs have risen for the first time since the early 1980s. The cost of computers, software, and accessories has jumped more than 3% per month. Analysts with Oxford Economics expect the chip shortage to continue at least through the end of 2027. Although surging investment in AI is boosting computer costs, waning consumer demand for hardware is likely to eventually bring prices into line. AI is also driving up prices in other ways, including rising energy consumption from data centers and boosting the value of technology stocks.
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