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.

  • okamiueru@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Can anyone explain the conversion from “a bottle of water” to something like kWh?

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      2 months ago

      Sorry for the delayed response, it took me a while to do the calculations but I finally figured it out:

      It’s magic.

      I hope this helps.