Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are sold out for the year, says WD

Here's a summary for a newsletter: **AI Demand Causes Hard Drive Shortages** A recent surge in demand for hard disk drives (HDDs) due to the growing need for artificial intelligence (AI) storage has led to shortages and sold-out stocks at major manufacturers like Western Digital. The increased demand is driven by the vast amounts of data required to train and operate AI models, which is putting pressure on the global HDD supply chain. As a result, prices may rise, and availability may be limited for users and businesses relying on traditional hard drives.