The massive computer clusters powering artificial intelligence consume vast quantities to answer the world’s queries, but how is Big Tech redressing the balance?

Writing a 100-word email using ChatGPT (GPT-4, latest model) consumes 1 x 500ml bottle of water It uses 140Wh of energy, enough for 7 full charges of an iPhone Pro Max

  • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Yes, the vast majority are closed loop systems and the water isn’t really used up, like a lot of these headlines imply.

    That’s not to say the energy being used can’t be put to better uses, though.