‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought
‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought
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
Good thing we aren't running out of fresh water or anyth-
https://www.earth.com/news/satellites-reveal-a-sudden-drop-in-global-freshwater-levels/
Fuck.
Overestimate the gains and potential, underestimate the cost.
Typical corporate fads.
So whenever you see people using LLM-generated content, remember to ask them how much clean drinking water it cost.
Thats actually a kind of crazy thought. Everyone has heard of the depressed AI that just shuts itself down upon gaining sentience, but what about the climate AI that shuts itself down because its the best eay to save the climate
I should stop using ai ngl.
I was having a conversation with a friend about this. At some point, the bill is going to come . It's free, or cheap, to use everyone's generators, but the bill will come soon. Just like Spotify, Netflix, Prime, etc. The price they're charging now is just to ensure you get hooked and rely on it before they stay hiking to stay profitable.
That's not to say anything about LLM collapse, or the economic cost of training new models for 10% improvements.
"uses four times as much water as disclosed"
Its absurd