Industry coalition urges Trump administration to take urgent action as AI data centers' extreme memory consumption threatens other industries — AI-driven memory chip shortage could raise prices in automotive, medical, telecommunications sectors

A coalition of US trade associations is urging the Trump administration to address a memory chip shortage caused by the rapid growth of AI data centers. This shortage could lead to price increases in various industries like automotive, medical, and telecommunications. The coalition warns that the memory chip scarcity, driven by AI infrastructure expansion, could disrupt supply chains and impact the broader economy. Memory manufacturers are prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators, leading to shortages in commodity DRAM and NAND markets. The coalition is calling for action to mitigate these challenges and protect consumers and businesses.