--- title: "Micron CEO Calls Memory 'Key Enabler' Of AI As It Tackles 'Long Lead Time' To Address Chip Shortage" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/273352162.md" description: "Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra emphasized the critical role of memory chips in AI, citing a current shortage driven by rising demand. He discussed Micron's strategies to expand manufacturing and increase supply capacity, including plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor production in the US. Despite challenges, Micron's stock has surged 255.74% over the past year, closing at $389.11, reflecting strong market performance." datetime: "2026-01-22T09:10:33.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/273352162.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273352162.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/273352162.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273352162.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/273352162.md) # Micron CEO Calls Memory 'Key Enabler' Of AI As It Tackles 'Long Lead Time' To Address Chip Shortage **Micron Technology Inc.** (NASDAQ:MU) CEO **Sanjay Mehrotra** highlighted the current memory chip shortage, attributing it to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors. ## Memory Emerges as Strategic AI Asset “Memory is a key enabler of AI. It is a strategic asset today, not just a component in the system,” he stated on the CNBC ‘Squawk on the Street’ from Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday. Mehrotra also discussed Micron’s efforts to address the shortage, including the expansion of manufacturing infrastructure and the construction of new facilities. He noted that the company is working on increasing its supply capacity to meet the growing demand for memory chips. However, building new fabrication plants takes time, requiring long-term investment in new capacity, Mehrotra added. “There’s a long lead time for construction,” stated the CEO. When asked about the impact of the shortage on prices, Mehrotra emphasized that pricing is a function of the value that memory chips bring. He pointed out that the increasing demand for AI-enabled devices, such as smartphones and PCs, will continue to drive the need for more memory. ## Micron’s Moves Amid Memory Chip Shortage The shortage of memory chips has been a significant concern for the tech industry, with companies like **NVIDIA** (NASDAQ:NVDA) facing constraints in their China business due to the scarcity of advanced memory chips. The shortage has also led to a surge in prices, with Micron confirming a 100% sell-through to AI leaders, further exacerbating the situation. Despite the challenges posed by the shortage, Micron has been making strategic moves to address the issue. The company recently signed a letter of intent to acquire Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s P5 fabrication site in Taiwan, a move that could help bolster its production capacity. Additionally, Micron’s plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in the US could further strengthen its position in the market. Benzinga's Edge Rankings place Micron in the 97th percentile for quality and the 99th percentile for momentum, reflecting its strong performance in both areas. Benzinga’s screener allows you to compare Micron’s performance with its peers.   **Price Action:** Over the past year, Micron stock surged 255.74%, as per data from Benzinga Pro. On Wednesday, the stock climbed 6.61% to close at $389.11. **_Disclaimer_:** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._ _Photo courtesy: Shutterstock_ ### 相关股票 - [Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SOXQ.US.md) - [SPDR S&P Semicon (XSD.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/XSD.US.md) - [Direxion Semicon Bull 3X (SOXL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SOXL.US.md) - [First Trust Nasdaq Food & Semicon (FTXL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/FTXL.US.md) - [Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/PSI.US.md) - [GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF (MULL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/MULL.US.md) - [Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/MUU.US.md) - [iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SOXX.US.md) - [Micron Tech (MU.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/MU.US.md) - [VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SMH.US.md) ## 相关资讯与研究 - [Micron Technology Prices Tender Offers for Senior Notes](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281251689.md) - [Micron Revenue Smashes Expectations, but Wall Street Yawns](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281414796.md) - [Micron's stock is seeing its biggest gain in a year, en route to a record market-cap boost](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281405397.md) - [Top Analyst Calls Micron Stock (MU) a "Top Pick," Sees Multi-Year AI Upside](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281435745.md) - [The High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Bottleneck Can Still Cause Micron's Stock to Soar](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281662827.md)