Using GPT-4 to generate 100 words consumes up to 3 bottles of water — AI data centers also raise power and water bills for nearby residents - eviltoast

Net-zero emission goals went out the window with AI.

  • ninjabard@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    It’s almost like these “services” are an unnecessary blight that benefit only those that profit financially from them.

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      2 months ago

      that, is what a service always was and will continue to be, live service games, service jobs, telco service. this isn’t new, it just affects more people