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AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

The Conversation 01 May 2026 10h ago
AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds
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Data centers need powerful chips, while smartphones need chips that are energy efficient. A supply chain scholar explains why chipmakers’ focus on the former comes at the expense of the latter.
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