Memory shortages are driving up memory prices.
As a result, general consumers are being largely pushed out of the market.
In contrast, machines suitable for AI workloads are selling extremely well.
According to a report by GIGAZINE, it has become clear that the AI company OpenAI is buying up tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio units.
Source: OpenAIが数万台のMac miniとMac Studioを買い占め (GIGAZINE, 2026-08-31)