OpenAI CEO says it's 'quite terrible' for your PC to have RAM - Sam Altman says data centers offer better utilization - Tom's Hardware

Sam Altman's Critique of PC RAM

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken out against personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'not ideal' and arguing that data centers offer greater benefits. He has also raised concerns over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should refrain from owning computers for AI purposes. Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com.

“Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com,” — Victor Fenwick, regional editor at Greywell Cliff Financial, explained.

Timeline

Oct 30 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken out against personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'not ideal' and arg...

Oct 30 — Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com....

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