Major memory-chip manufacturers are deliberately restricting supply to keep prices high

The claim that major memory-chip manufacturers are deliberately restricting supply to keep prices high is partially supported by current market dynamics. Reports indicate that manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have shifted production towards high-margin products such as high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI applications, leading to a reduced supply of consumer-grade DRAM and NAND, which has contributed to price increases Z2Data, IDC. However, this shift is driven by market demand for AI infrastructure rather than a deliberate attempt to manipulate prices, and manufacturers are investing in expanding production capacity to address shortages Tech Insider.