The Raspberry Pi Foundation revealed on the previous day that escalating RAM costs, driven by artificial intelligence demands, have prompted adjustments to the pricing of multiple Raspberry Pi products. Specifically, the 4GB version of the Raspberry Pi 4 now carries a $5 premium, and the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 sees a $25 rise.
In response to the upward trend in expenses, the company has introduced an economical alternative: a 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 priced at $45, which is presently obtainable through CanaKit.
On a positive note, these adjustments are short-term, according to the Raspberry Pi Foundation, with intentions to revert them once the surge in AI-related demand subsides.
This piece first appeared in our affiliated outlet PC för Alla and has been adapted from its original Swedish version.
Kristian, an enthusiast for technology and video games, primarily contributes news to our related platforms M3 and PC för Alla. He conducts evaluations of items, focusing on gaming peripherals, and handles translations from the Foundry network.