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I know the main cause is AI but why now, why was there not this demand at the same time as when GPU prices started to sky rocket?

Also I dont see why AI needs RAM like VRAM I get it but why RAM?

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[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

What does AI training use instead? VRAM in gfx cards?