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Sony halts memory card shipments due to NAND shortage
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Sony has halted shipments of CFexpress Type A, CFexpress Type B, and SDXC/SDHC memory cards due to a severe shortage of NAND flash. The shortage is attributed to high demand for NAND in expanding AI data centers, and Sony does not expect to resume orders before the end of 2027.
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- Concern: The ongoing hardware shortages are likely to inflate prices and limit accessibility, which could hinder the growth of AI applications that rely on these components.
- Concern: Concerns about AI corporations' influence on market prices suggest a potential ethical dilemma regarding the responsibility of tech companies in the current economic climate.