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26 Nov 2025

AI Boom Triggers Memory Crisis: Black Friday May Be Last Chance for Affordable PC Components

The AI industry's massive demand for memory chips is creating severe shortages and price spikes for consumer PC components. DRAM prices have doubled in a month, with experts warning 2026 could bring dramatic price increases for laptops, GPUs, and desktop PCs.

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MIT Study Reveals AI Could Replace 11.7% of US Workforce Worth $1.2 Trillion

A comprehensive MIT study using advanced simulation technology finds that existing AI systems could already replace nearly 12% of the US workforce, affecting jobs far beyond the tech sector in areas like HR, finance, and administration across all 50 states.

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EA Sports Uses AI to Create NHL 26 Cover Art Amid Company-Wide AI Push

EA Sports revealed it used generative AI tools to create the NHL 26 Deluxe Edition cover art, de-aging Keith Tkachuk and recreating his sons' images when traditional photography wasn't possible.

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Chinese Regulators Block ByteDance from Using Nvidia Chips in New Data Centers

Chinese authorities have prohibited ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in new data centers, marking a significant escalation in Beijing's campaign to reduce dependence on US technology. This move comes despite ByteDance being the largest Chinese purchaser of Nvidia chips in 2025.

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AI Revolution Targets White-Collar Workers While Hourly Employees Remain Largely Unaffected

Major companies are laying off hundreds of thousands of white-collar workers as AI automation accelerates, with entry-level professionals particularly vulnerable. However, experts suggest the transition may be more gradual than feared, with new AI-native companies driving change rather than mass replacements at established firms.

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Tesla's $90 Billion AI Rally Masks Weakening EV Fundamentals

Tesla's stock surged 7.5% on AI chip and robotaxi promises, adding $90 billion in market cap, but core EV business shows declining sales in Europe and China amid intense competition.

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Allianz Signals Up to 1,800 Job Cuts as AI Transforms Insurance Call Centers

German insurance giant Allianz Partners plans to eliminate up to 1,800 positions over 12-18 months as artificial intelligence replaces manual processes in call centers. The cuts represent up to 8% of the subsidiary's workforce across Germany, France, Spain, and Britain.

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RAM and Storage Prices Surge 500% as AI Demand Triggers Global Memory Crisis

Memory manufacturers are reallocating production capacity from consumer DDR and NAND to high-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators, causing dramatic price increases that could extend into 2027-2028. PC builders and consumers face unprecedented costs with relief unlikely until new manufacturing capacity comes online.

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SoftBank Completes $6.5 Billion Ampere Computing Acquisition to Strengthen AI Strategy

SoftBank Group has finalized its acquisition of semiconductor design company Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal aims to bolster SoftBank's AI computing capabilities through ARM-based processors while supporting broader strategic initiatives.

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Digital Connexion Announces $11 Billion AI Data Center Investment in Visakhapatnam

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Brookfield, and Digital Realty, commits $11 billion to build 1GW AI-native data centers in Andhra Pradesh by 2030. The investment positions Visakhapatnam as India's emerging AI infrastructure hub alongside other major tech investments.

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US National Labs Launch Massive AI Supercomputing Initiative to Maintain Global Technological Leadership

The US Department of Energy is deploying nine cutting-edge AI supercomputers across three national laboratories through unprecedented public-private partnerships, marking a strategic shift to accelerate scientific computing capabilities and maintain America's competitive edge in the global AI race.

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OpenAI Faces $207 Billion Funding Gap Despite Massive Cloud Computing Commitments

HSBC analysis reveals OpenAI needs to raise $207 billion by 2030 to cover its massive infrastructure commitments, despite optimistic projections of 3 billion users. The funding shortfall threatens major tech partners including Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon.

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Foxconn Secures $569 Million Wisconsin Expansion to Meet Surging AI Server Demand

Taiwan's Foxconn receives regulatory approval for a major expansion of its Wisconsin facility, investing $569 million to boost AI server production and create over 1,300 new jobs amid rising demand for data infrastructure.

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OpenAI Targets 220 Million Paid ChatGPT Subscribers by 2030 Amid Revenue Diversification Push

OpenAI projects massive growth in paid ChatGPT subscriptions, aiming for 220 million paying users by 2030. The company plans to introduce age verification features and diversify revenue through shopping and advertising products.

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HP Announces Major Workforce Reduction as Company Pivots to AI-Driven Operations

HP Inc. plans to lay off 4,000-6,000 employees by 2028 while implementing AI across operations to save $1 billion annually. The move reflects broader tech industry trends of replacing human workers with artificial intelligence.

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