Sam Altman says it’s better for RAM to be in a data center than on your desk
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TL;DR
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes RAM is better utilized in data centers than in personal computers.
- He argues that having limited DRAM in personal devices, used infrequently, is inefficient from a global allocation perspective.
- Altman prefers maximum utilization of RAM in the cloud to manage supply constraints.
- Memory companies like Samsung and SK Hynix have prioritized data center operators and projects like OpenAI's Stargate for RAM output.
- This high demand and investment in chips by tech giants is a reason for the rising cost of consumer electronics like laptops and phones.