Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.

April 30, 2026

TL;DR

AI technology requires significant computing power, leading to a shortage of memory chips.
The chip shortage has caused personal computer prices to increase, a trend not seen since the early 1980s.
Computer costs have risen more than 3% per month recently, according to Oxford Economics.
The chip shortage is expected to continue through at least the end of 2027.
AI's energy consumption is straining the electric grid and increasing utility bills.
The boom in technology stocks is supporting consumer spending, further contributing to inflation.

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