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 expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'problematic' and arguing that data centers offer more efficient performance. He has also voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should refrain from owning computers for AI purposes. Altman's comments have been widely reported by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com.

“OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'problematic' and arguing that data centers offer more efficient performa,” — Yusuf Calloway, staff writer at Wilton Bridge Analytics, noted.

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Oct 28 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'probl...

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

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