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Sam Altman said home PC RAM is a waste of limited DRAM supply, and OpenAI could absorb as much as 40% of supply.

If OpenAI absorbs up to 40% of DRAM supply, memory prices and availability for other AI builders and PC makers could tighten materially.
Trade pressSlicast · October 31, 2026 at 18:36 UTC · US · Source: MoneyWise.com
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