Anduril’s miltech co-founder Palmer Luckey ironically commented on the RAM shortage crisis caused by the development of AI.
Anduril’s miltech co-founder Palmer Luckey ironically commented on the RAM shortage crisis caused by the development of AI.
«Anduril no longer needs another round of funding. I’ll pay for Arsenal 2 by reselling the RAM that came in my Framework computer a few months ago. Sorry, VCs,» Luckywrote on X (Twitter).
Arsenal 2 is Anduril’s next major facility for the company’s autonomous weapons, sensors and systems. It was previously announced that Anduril will build the 110-acre, $1 billion Arsenal 1 manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio.
Currently, the global RAM market is experiencing an unprecedented crisis caused by the explosive demand for chips for artificial intelligence. DRAM prices have increased by 171,8% over the year and have even exceeded the growth rate of the value of gold. A 64 GB DDR5 memory kit already costs over $500 — more expensive than the PlayStation 5 game console. dev.ua figured out what the DRAM shortage threatens ordinary users, who is to blame for this and how long the crisis will last.
Interestingly, Palmer Luckey uses a PC from Framework Computer, an American personal computer manufacturer that positions itself as a supporter of the right-to-repair movement. The company’s laptops are designed to be easily disassembled and parts can be replaced.
