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 on Personal Computers and AI

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 voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should refrain from owning computers for AI purposes. Altman's comments have been extensively discussed by various tech outlets, including Futurism.

“He has also voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should refrain from owning computers for AI purposes,” — Priya Delgado, senior market analyst at Ellwell Bury Recruitment, observed.

Timeline

Oct 29 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'not ideal' and arguing tha...

Oct 31 — Altman's comments have been extensively discussed by various tech outlets, including Futurism....

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