Samsung Predicts Chip Shortages Could Last Until 2028

Samsung recently shared a forecast suggesting that global chip shortages will likely continue for several more years. The tech giant expects the supply strain to persist until at least 2028 because the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technology is absorbing most of the available memory production capacity.

This supply bottleneck is shifting how manufacturers prioritize their output. Companies are now focusing heavily on high performance hardware used for data centers and AI training models. Unfortunately, this means consumer electronics like smartphones and home computers might face slower production cycles and increased costs in the coming years.

For the crypto industry, this trend is worth watching closely. Mining hardware and high end server components rely on the same production lines as AI chips. If the shortage continues, it could influence the cost and availability of equipment for infrastructure providers and decentralized networks over the next few years.