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

Altman Slams PC RAM, Calls It 'Terrible'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer greater benefits. He has also voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should avoid running AI models on personal devices. Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com.

“He has also voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should avoid running AI models on personal devices,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Heastone Bridge Practice, told our newsroom.

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Oct 30 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguin...

Oct 31 — Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com....

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