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AI demand is driving faster U.S. growth, with memory spending surging

Second-quarter demand for computer memory and other AI-enabling technologies rebounded, suggesting the economy could see another above-average growth push.

MarketWatch reports that demand for computer memory and other technologies needed to build artificial intelligence surged again in the second quarter.

The outlet said this ongoing need for AI infrastructure could support another above-average increase in U.S. economic growth.

Overall, the report frames the AI boom as continuing without slowing, with the technology supply chain contributing to broader economic momentum.

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