United Kingdom, Jan. 7 -- Samsung Electronics is reportedly warning that rising memory chip shortages could push up prices across the tech industry, with smartphones, laptops and other consumer devices all potentially affected.

The South Korean firm - the world's largest maker of memory chips - has reportedly admitted tight supply and soaring demand are driving costs higher for DRAM and other components that underpin modern electronics.

While Samsung supplies memory to rivals, Bloomberg has claimed the company has also acknowledged that its own products may not be immune to price pressure as shortages worsen.

The crunch is supposedly being fuelled largely by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.

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