Samsung is in a strange position, as one division of the company refuses to sell RAM (Random Access Memory) to another division. The chip division can obtain much better prices from AI server manufacturers, and thus it does not agree to long-term, low-cost deals for Galaxy phone memory.
Due to this rush towards artificial intelligence, memory has become expensive and difficult to supply for regular devices. This means that Samsung's phone division is forced to pay more and accept shorter contracts, which may raise smartphone prices or limit the availability of certain models. This news illustrates how the AI boom is changing the entire tech supply chain.