… That's not to mention the 'RAMpocalypse,' as AI data centers have incited a global memory shortage, leading to further price hikes for key components, delaying next-gen consoles and stagnating technology. …
… That's because of the 'RAMpocalypse': the global memory shortage spurred on by a growing demand from AI data centers. …
… Unfortunately, Valve's plans to break into the console market with a wide-appeal gaming PC hybrid based on the average Steam user's specs, thus making it more affordable, might have hit a wall due to the soaring demand of AI data centers. …
… Not only do AI tools scrape from artists without consent or compensation, but data centers also demand significant energy consumption and water usage to operate, guzzling fossil fuels and producing planet-warming greenhouse gasses, while also exacerbating water scarcity in areas already at risk . …
… 16GB of RAM is now the "minimum" requirement to run the game at 30fps on a 1080p monitor, despite most Steam users having just 8GB, something that's unlikely to change with prices skyrocketing thanks to the soaring demand of AI data centers. …
… Hop through the broken glass on the window and round the shelf to find a Datapad. …