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Memory prices surge as AI data centers drive RAM shortage, consumers advised to adapt

A shortage of computer RAM, informally dubbed 'RAMageddon,' is being driven in part by AI data centers consuming large quantities of memory chips. The shortage is pushing up prices for consumers and businesses that rely on RAM for computers and other devices.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-10

Opus 5.5 team uncovers two room-temperature magnetic semiconductor candidates

Researchers utilizing AI agents identified two materials that could serve as next-generation magnetic semiconductors operating at room temperature. One is a newly designed compound, while the other is a known material from 1999, both predicted to manipulate electron spins without exhibiting net magnetism. The team shared their calculations, code, and known limitations of these findings.

vals.ai · 2026-10-05