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published_at: "2026-10-30T20:48:43.000Z"
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# Sam Altman says it’s better for RAM to be in a data center than on your desk

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**Published:** 2026-10-30T20:48:43.000Z
**Category:** Infra
**Topics:** openai, llm

## Summary

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an interview that AI data centers are a better use of RAM than personal PCs, as AI continues fueling the RAM shortage\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1023820/sam-altman-ram-shortage-cloud-servers>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50306361>)
- [Story source](<https://www.thegamer.com/openai-ceo-sam-altman-consumers-having-dram-terrible/>)