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 Criticizes Personal Computers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer better utilization. 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 widely reported by various tech outlets, including Futurism.

“He has also voiced worries over the memory supply crisis, suggesting that individuals should avoid running AI models on personal devices,” — Marcus Brennan, staff writer at Birwell Grove Financial, noted.

Timeline

Oct 27 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguin...

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

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