SUWON 18 March 2026 (The Capital Post)- Samsung Electronics expects strong global demand for semiconductor chips to continue throughout 2026, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies, a senior company executive said.
Samsung Vice Chairman and co-CEO Jun Young-hyun, who oversees the company’s chip business, said the ongoing surge in AI development is increasing the need for advanced semiconductors used in data centres, cloud computing and AI systems.
He made the remarks during the company’s annual shareholders meeting in Suwon, South Korea, noting that the global AI wave is creating sustained demand for memory and processing chips across the technology sector.
However, the executive cautioned that rising prices of memory chips could affect shipments of personal computers and smartphones, as higher component costs may put pressure on consumer electronics manufacturers.
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The outlook reflects a broader trend in the semiconductor industry, where AI-driven infrastructure and data centre expansion are significantly boosting demand for advanced chips worldwide.
Industry analysts say the continued growth of AI applications is expected to remain one of the key drivers of the global semiconductor market in the coming years.-The Capital Post