AI data center boom risks squeezing power chip supplies for auto, electronics

What happened

The source reports that the rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving demand beyond GPUs, memory chips, and advanced packaging. As power consumption in GPU clusters rises, data centers need not only more chips but also more efficient power delivery systems. Power plants and electrical grids outside data centers are also under pressure to close supply gaps, which could potentially tighten power semiconductor supplies and spread shortages to other applications. The source does not name specific manufacturers, part numbers, quantities, or dates, and describes the shortage only as a potential risk rather than a confirmed shortage.

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Source: DigiTimes Asia · 10/26/2026 · View original source