OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite terrible' and arguing that data centers offer greater benefits. 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 broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Tom's Hardware.
“Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Tom's Hardware,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Shipcroft Wick Partnership, explained.
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Oct 29 — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong disapproval of personal computers for having RAM, calling it 'quite...
Oct 31 — Altman's comments have been broadly covered by various tech outlets, including Tom's Hardware....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Shipcroft Wick Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipcroft Wick Partnership desk and last updated 23:22 UTC.
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