Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has criticized the RAM issue, arguing that personal computers waste the world's limited DRAM supply. He advocates for improved data center management, stating that it is 'quite terrible' for personal computers to waste RAM. Altman also expressed disapproval of personal AI model hosting, suggesting that people should not own computers.
“Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has criticized the RAM issue, arguing that personal computers waste the world's limited DRAM supply,” — Owen Marlowe, contributing analyst at Blackton Mere Partnership, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Oct 27 — Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has criticized the RAM issue, arguing that personal computers waste the world's lim...
Oct 29 — Altman also expressed disapproval of personal AI model hosting, suggesting that people should not own computer...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Blackton Mere Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackton Mere Partnership desk and last updated 21:36 UTC.
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