Sam Altman responds to controversy over personal computer memory remarks
11/06/2026 — 11/06, 11:16·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- In response to user backlash over his previous remark that idle PC memory is wasteful, Sam Altman posted a clarification stating his comment…
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On November 6, 2026, Bluedot reported on Sam Altman's response to a controversy over his remarks about personal computer RAM. Earlier, Altman had said that amid a global memory supply crunch, the large amounts of RAM installed in personal computers are wasted because that memory sits idle most of the time. The comments drew criticism from many users, who said they depend on that memory for gaming, work, running professional software, and running AI models locally.
In his response, Sam Altman posted that his earlier remarks had been taken out of context, adding that he has long supported expanding global memory production capacity to meet demand from all sides. The report does not mention any further developments in the dispute.
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In response to user backlash over his previous remark that excess memory in PCs is wasteful, Sam Altman clarified that his words were taken out of context and stated his ongoing support for expanding global memory production.
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