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OpenAI could reportedly run out of cash by mid-2027 — analyst paints grim picture after examining the company's finances (www.tomshardware.com)

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[–] Zanathos@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

They will just resell all the RAM they just purchased at 5x the cost.

[–] cm0002@toast.ooo 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

OpenAI: Taps forehead

Modern problems require modern solutions

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

They'll try, but we're already getting by on old DDR3 chips. I imagine a few unlucky companies with no other options are screwed, but most consumers are just going to wait for the price you crash.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

arnt the AI chips mostly unusuable for consumers.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago

Ram chips are interchangeable. It's only the interface between the chip and mainboard that differs. So they are easily removed and put onto standard dimm/sodimm boards. The processors can not completely useless either, just maybe slightly more powerful than most consumer need.