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 'not ideal' and arguing that data centers offer better utilization. He has also raised concerns over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should not run their own AI models at home. Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Tom's Hardware.

“OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'not ideal' and arguing that data centers offer better utilization,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Greenwell Mere Services, observed.

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Oct 28 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'not ideal' and arguing tha...

Oct 29 — Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Tom's Hardware....

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