RAMageddon
Slang for the severe shortage of memory chips (DRAM and high-bandwidth memory) caused by AI data centers buying up supply. Shows up as pricier GPUs, laptops, and AI services.
“Blame RAMageddon for the price of that new MacBook.”
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In the history of AI
Part of the Extended list
RAMageddon is on the Extended list: builder jargon, industry terms, and newer slang for when you want to go further. It entered common use around 2026.