MWC 2026 reveals how AI boom collides with memory chip shortage, threatening smartphone market
At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, telecommunications companies and phone makers confronted a severe memory chip shortage threatening to shrink smartphone sales by 13% this year. The AI boom has created insatiable demand from data centers, forcing device makers to pivot strategies. Major alliances emerged as Nvidia, Nokia, and Qualcomm announced partnerships to build AI-ready 6G mobile networks.