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

OpenAI CEO's Take on PC RAM and Data Centers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken out against 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 refrain from owning computers for AI purposes. Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Polygon.com.

“OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken out against personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer greater benefits,” — Hugo Halloway, staff writer at Wraystone Dale Financial, explained.

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Oct 28 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken out against personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' an...

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

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