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Memory makers are slaves to the boom-bust rollercoaster, and the AI boom is the wildest ride of all

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July 12, 2026

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Memory makers are slaves to the boom-bust rollercoaster, and the AI boom is the wildest ride of all

The RAMpocalypse may be the precursor to the AIpocalypse

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Fortune

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ford on why it hired 350 ‘gray beard’ engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains

These engineers carry the hard-earned wisdom of decades of design, Ford told Fortune, adding that AI is important to quality gains.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why Micron Stock Skyrocketed to a New All-Time High Today

The memory maker is enjoying breathtaking, artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled growth.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 4, 2026

Western Digital Falls Over The Cliff As AI Trade Cools - What's Next?

Western Digital Falls Over The Cliff As AI Trade Cools - What's Next?

David Avocado Wolfe

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· Jun 22, 2026

Manufacturing Belief: AI Deepfake Is The New Snake-Oil Salesman

Circulating around the inter-spheres, a compelling video on the real fears of progressive Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) promises an easy, make-at-home recipe to save you and your loved ones from this dreaded illness. This ancient “trick” is dubbed the Himalayan Honey Trick (yet sadly, no such recipe is ever shared). It appears, upon close examination, that [] The post Manufacturing Belief: AI Deepfake Is The New Snake-Oil Salesman appeared first on David Avocado Wolfe.

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

MacBooks, Xboxes grow more costly amid AI boom

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How the AI boom is making MacBooks, Xboxes more expensive The AI boom is fueling massive demand for memory chips, forcing electronics manufacturers to grapple with rising prices that are starting to trickle down to consumers. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; and Adobe Stock Memory chips, which are...

CBC News

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· Jun 1, 2026

Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru

Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru

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Related coverage for "Memory makers are slaves to the boom-bust rollercoaster, and the AI boom is the wildest ride of all": Fortune — Ford on why it hired 350 ‘gray beard’ engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains. The Motley Fool — Why Micron Stock Skyrocketed to a New All-Time High Today. Seeking Alpha — Western Digital Falls Over The Cliff As AI Trade Cools - What's Next?. David Avocado Wolfe — Manufacturing Belief: AI Deepfake Is The New Snake-Oil Salesman. The Hill — MacBooks, Xboxes grow more costly amid AI boom. CBC News — Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru