Smartphones, computers and other devices have become indispensable parts of our lives. Many people spend small fortune on ensuring they have latest tech. However, keeping up to date with latest gadgets is set to become more expensive. This is because of explosive rise in demand for servers in AI data centres. AI systems need to store enormous amounts of data and move it much faster than traditional computing requires. Suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand. Yahoo.com wrote: " enormous sums of money going into AI race are driving up costs for resources and components throughout economy."
Tech giants Apple and Microsoft have announced price rises for their products. However, Apple said its iPhone would be insulated from price hikes. Apple said: "We have never seen component price increase this much, this quickly." It added: "We have shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached point where we need to begin raising prices on number of products." Microsoft said: " entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with current components crisis." People are now worrying about rising tech prices affecting their pockets. In addition, growth of AI data centres has increased demand for electricity, pushing up utility bills in some areas.
