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Sign InGoogle has officially identified its new compression technology as 'TurboQuant', designed to optimize memory usage for AI models and significantly lower hardware costs for Alphabet Inc. This technology enables faster AI inference with greater context capacity, representing a major leap in software efficiency. While SanDisk (SNDK) shares previously surged 5% to $600, the broader market is now reacting to the potential for reduced hardware requirements. Shares of Micron (MU) and associated memory semiconductor equipment stocks experienced a sharp sell-off as investors weighed the impact of 'TurboQuant' on long-term demand. Despite the sell-off, some analysts argue the memory 'supercycle' remains intact due to the sheer scale of AI infrastructure expansion. Consequently, the semiconductor industry continues to navigate a complex balance between software optimization and the ongoing expansion of hardware needs.