SSD prices in Japan have surged by up to 300%, with an 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro drive reaching nearly $3,500. This dramatic increase is attributed to the ongoing global shortage of memory and storage chips, exacerbated by the demands of the AI industry. Other brands like Kioxia have also seen significant price hikes, while some Western Digital and Lexar models have experienced price drops. AI
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IMPACT Accelerates demand for high-capacity storage, potentially impacting consumer hardware costs globally.
RANK_REASON The article discusses price increases for consumer hardware due to AI demand, not a core AI release or research.
