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Sam Altman has softened his criticism of people keeping memory in their personal computers, saying he wants people to have as much as they want. CNET reports that this followed earlier remarks about the world’s limited DRAM supply sitting in home computers.
Why it mattersThe row matters because AI companies need substantial memory for training and running models, while PCs and other devices use it too. Altman’s clarification does not settle how much data-centre demand contributes to shortages or higher prices, but it makes his public position clearer.
Discuss: Should AI companies be expected to explain their role in memory shortages, or is that asking executives to account for a market they cannot control?
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