Sam Altman adopts RAM nickname and backs users buying more memory

The OpenAI CEO renamed himself Ram Altman on X while discussing computer memory purchases. According to The Verge, he said people should be able to install as much memory as they want; Business Insider described the nickname as a joke about the memory shortage being discussed across the AI industry.

Covered by 4 publishers within 3 hours of the first report.

• The Verge: Sam Altman addresses RAM comments: people should ‘put as much as they want in their computers’
• Latest 12:18 PM ET Business Insider: Sam Altman joked about AI's thirst for memory with a new social media nickname

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VG The Verge Sam Altman addresses RAM comments: people should ‘put as much as they want in their computers’ · Stevie Bonifield 9:46 AM

AH Android Headlines Sam Altman Rebrands as RAM Altman and Says He Wants You to 'Have So Much RAM' · Jean Leon 11:08 AM

BI Business Insider Sam Altman joked about AI's thirst for memory with a new social media nickname · Georgia Hennessy 12:18 PM

PC PCMag Ram Altman? OpenAI's CEO Tries to Defuse Controversial Memory Comments 12:45 PM

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