Sam Altman calls personal RAM wasteful
The gist
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said keeping DRAM in personal computers is "quite terrible" global allocation.
PC users pushed back, arguing their machines need memory for gaming and work.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Altman appeared on John Collison's Cheeky Pint podcast and argued that keeping scarce DRAM in personal computers is an inefficient use of the world's supply, calling it "quite terrible" from a global allocation point of view.
- Oct 31, 2026NDTV reported Altman was "ripped apart online" over the remarks, while X users posted photos of their RAM kits and memes tying the comments to rising prices from AI demand.
- Oct 31, 2026VOI reported the statement sparked debate among technology enthusiasts, especially the PC gaming community and computer assemblers.