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March 26, 2026
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Google's TurboQuant compression cuts LLM memory needs by 6x, sparks memory chip stock selloff
Google unveiled TurboQuant, a compression technique that reduces memory required to run large language models by six times by optimizing key-value cache storage. Memory chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron fell 5-6% on concern the efficiency breakthrough could reduce future chip demand. Analysts expect the decline reflects profit-taking rather than a fundamental shift, as more powerful models will eventually require more advanced hardware.