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

  • pyre@lemmy.worldEnglish
    121·
    2 months ago

    i think you’re not thinking about what efficiency means for corporations.

      • areyouevenreal@lemm.eeEnglish
        21·
        2 months ago

        It seems basic logic like this doesn’t actually work on these people. Most really can’t get their heads around the fact that energy costs money and companies want to use less of it wherever possible and practical to do so.