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

  • BlackLaZoR@fedia.io
    01·
    19 days ago

    There’s not enough resources in the world to keep our current economic output while also switching to renewables.

    Well, you’re wrong. For example in France almost all electricity comes from mix of nuclear and renewable sources.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_France

    Around 70% nuclear, 11% hydro and only like 7,5% from fossil (rest are solar, wind and biomass)

    Switching transportation to electric is much more difficult but it’s happening. 10 years ago, electric cars just weren’t a thing.