TechnologyPhoto: HT BusinessAI Boom Drives Tech Prices to Record Highs in 2026
In late 2026, technology prices including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and home appliances have reached their highest levels in years, driven by the AI boom. Consumers pay indirectly for AI even without subscribing to services like ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro. Former Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in memory and storage costs a "100-year flood." Analysts predict this trend will continue through 2027.
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