Scientist says RAM pricing has reverted to normalized 2007 levels — memory prices have been falling exponentially for decades, but the AI shortage undid 20 years of progress in a matter of months

Memory prices have erased 20 years of progress in a single year, researcher says

DRAM surged 400%, NAND 50-100% since 2024, erasing 20 years of progress via AI demand. SK Hynix warns 2027 is the worst year, with supply gaps extending to 2030+, requiring IT leaders to reassess hardware procurement and storage strategy.