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Powering Innovation or Draining Resources? The Environmental Cost of AI’s Rise
The digital realm is abuzz with the capabilities and potential of ChatGPT, a popular chatbot by OpenAI, which has revolutionized the way we interact with artificial intelligence. However, behind its impressive ability to respond to 200 million requests daily lies a staggering reality: ChatGPT consumes an enormous amount of electricity, 17,000 times more than the average U.S. household, according to The New Yorker.
The Power Behind AI: A Closer Look at Energy Consumption
Experts estimate that ChatGPT requires over half a million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each day to function. This figure is monumental when considering the energy efficiency and sustainability of AI technologies. As OpenAI continues to develop ChatGPT, the demand for even more significant resources looms large, not just for this chatbot but for the generative AI industry as a whole.
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