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's Critique of PC RAM

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer more efficient performance. 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 extensively discussed by various tech outlets, including Futurism.

“OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer more efficient perfo,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Shipstone Ton Media, commented.

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

Oct 29 — Altman's comments have been extensively discussed by various tech outlets, including Futurism....

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