AMD's Mext buy shows how AI could solve the RAM shortage it created
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AMD's Mext buy shows how AI could solve the RAM shortage it created is the latest Networking story from The Register — Networks. The original report points to Running low on memory, can Running low on memory, can't afford more? ## The short version - Running low on memory, can Running low on memory, can't afford more? - The House of Zen's latest acquisition puts an AI spin on flash-based memory expansion Tobias Mann Tobias Mann Systems editor Published tue 16 Jun 2026 // 23:09 UTC With no end in sight to the memory crunch, AMD thinks that AI, the main cause of the shortage, could be part of the solution. - This week, the House of Zen acquired predictive memory startup Mext for an undisclosed sum, setting the stage for a world where bots decide which data to put into RAM and which to store in less-expensive flash. - Founded in 2023, the Mext proactive memory platform uses machine learning algorithms and learned heuristics to proactively offload "cold" memory to flash storage, and, based on data access patterns, restore it before its needed again. - Modern flash arrays are already approaching main memory in terms of aggregate bandwidth, but swapping to disk still imposes a stiff latency penalty. ## What happened Running low on memory, can't afford more? The House of Zen's latest acquisition puts an AI spin on flash-based memory expansion Tobias Mann Tobias Mann Systems editor Published tue 16 Jun 2026 // 23:09 UTC With no end in sight to the memory crunch, AMD thinks that AI, the main cause of the shortage, could be part of the solution. This week, the House of Zen acquired predictive memory startup Mext for an undisclosed sum, setting the stage for a world where bots decide which data to put into RAM and which to store in less-expensive flash. ## Why it matters Networking readers should care because the story affects a live product, platform, research area, or industry trend rather than being empty noise. The useful bit is the practical direction of travel: The House of Zen's latest acquisition puts an AI spin on flash-based memory expansion Tobias Mann Tobias.