Altman says memory remarks taken out of context; critics cite his 'controlled scarcity' strategy
ns123abc · x · 2026-11-04
Sam Altman clarified that he has long argued for ramping up memory production and wants people to put as much memory in their computers as they want, saying his remarks were taken out of context (204K views). Critics pushed back: one viral quote post claims Altman's entire strategy is 'controlled scarcity' — starving competition, inflating the stock market, and creating industry-wide stagnation — and mocked fans for believing 'he's changed' over a single post.
Related event: Altman Clarifies Memory Comments, Users Slam "Controlled Scarcity"(2 posts)→
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