We may only have a year of the RAM crisis left if this ex-Samsung boss is right
An ex-Samsung executive has expressed optimism regarding the RAM crisis, suggesting it may improve by late 2027. This prediction is based on increased RAM production from Chinese companies and potential deflation in the AI sector. The executive noted that the market could begin to change as early as the second half of next year or early 2028.
- ▪Kye-hyun Kyung, former head of Samsung's semiconductor business, predicts an improvement in the RAM crisis.
- ▪He attributes this potential change to increased RAM production from Chinese companies and a possible decline in AI investment returns.
- ▪Kyung suggests that the market may start to shift in late 2027 or early 2028, which is earlier than previous forecasts.
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Computing Computing Components We may only have a year of the RAM crisis left if this ex-Samsung boss is right News By Darren Allan published 20 May 2026 RAM woes to lessen in late 2027? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Zoomik / Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The ex-chief of Samsung's semiconductor business has made a more optimistic prediction about the RAM crisisThe memory situation will improve thanks to a surge in RAM production from Chinese companies, and some deflation in the AI bubbleDue to those factors combined,…
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