Reducing AI's Carbon Footprint: Strategies for Sustainable Artificial Intelligence

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While AI models like ChatGPT have a minimal individual carbon footprint, responsible usage—such as being mindful of when and how often to use these tools—can help mitigate their environmental impact, especially as AI strains power grids and produces emissions.
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- AI reasoning models like o3 and R1 generate up to 50 times more CO₂ than conventional LLMs Live Science
- The Climate Impact of Different AI Prompts Time Magazine
- Sustainable AI Starts With Strong Leadership CMSWire.com
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