‘Sam Almond’ becomes a meme after the OpenAI CEO’s comments on ChatGPT’s water usage

Thirty-eight thousand ChatGPT queries versus a single almond may sound like a strange sequel to the “100 men versus a gorilla” viral debate meme. Instead, it’s just Sam Altman’s response to public concerns over AI’s water usage. In a recent podcast, the OpenAI CEO sat down with tech reporter Alex Heath to discuss the future of the technology while also addressing concerns over AI’s impact on society—with one moment in particular going viral. When asked about public concerns over the water usage…