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

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/32023985

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

  • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netOP
    151·
    11 hours ago

    Where are you gonna get the energy to desalinate water from? What about areas that are thousands of kilometres from the ocean?