Sam Altman says it’s better for RAM to be in a data center than on your desk

The Verge
By Stevie BonifieldOct 30, 2026, 4:48 pm183 ptsTrendingTop
Asked about supply chain shortages, like the ongoing RAM shortage, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an interview that it's "terrible" to have RAM in personal PCs instead of data centers. During his appearance on the Cheeky Pint podcast, where he also commented on AI's impact on math, Altman said: "A lot of people…

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