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

Source: The VergeStevie BonifieldOctober 30, 2026
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During a podcast appearance, Sam Altman discussed global resource allocation during RAM shortages. He expressed that prioritizing RAM for data centers is superior to local PC use, despite the demand for local AI inference.

Key points

  • Altman views local RAM use as inefficient for global allocation
  • Discussed the trade-off between local inference and data center capacity
  • Addressed ongoing supply chain shortages for RAM

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