Elon Musk says "The people deserve to have their RAM too!" about personal computer memory

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a Cheeky Pint podcast episode released Oct. 29, 2026, that keeping large amounts of scarce computer memory in personal machines that use it only occasionally is harmful, especially as AI data centers raise demand during a worldwide RAM shortage that has pushed prices higher. Elon Musk, an OpenAI co-founder and founder of rival xAI, criticized those remarks and posted a meme supporting personal computer memory access. After another X user insulted Altman, Musk replied in agreement, according to the report. The exchange highlights the two tech figures’ long-running public and legal feud and the debate over how limited memory supplies should be allocated.