Why A.I. and Cryptocurrency Are Making One Type of Computer Chip Scarce

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/technology/gpu-chip-shortage.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
May 08, 2018 at 07:38PM

A microprocessor once found mostly in machines used for computer games turns out to have a role in both artificial intelligence systems and the mining of digital currencies.