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AI Chip Shortage Drives Consumer Electronics Prices Up Again

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

A new AI-driven chip shortage is pushing prices for phones, computers, and gaming consoles higher. Wired reports that costs are still climbing as demand for AI chips strains supply. Consumers face continued price hikes across major electronics categories.

Meridian48 take
The article correctly identifies the AI chip shortage as the culprit, but the impact on consumer wallets may be overstated for lower-end devices.
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