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
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    3 hours ago

    Where are you gonna get the energy to desalinate water from?

    From the same sources as with the energy needed to manufacture everything else. The demand for electricity has grown year by year for decades, and we haven’t run out of it.

    What about areas that are thousands of kilometres from the ocean?

    Regular logistics as with any other good