"The Environmental Impact of AI: Energy Consumption and Climate Misinformation"
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The AI industry, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT, is consuming a significant amount of electricity, with estimates suggesting it uses over 17,000 times the daily electricity of an average US household. As the AI sector continues to grow, it could potentially consume between 85 to 134 terawatt-hours annually by 2027, representing a substantial portion of global electricity consumption. Despite the challenges in accurately estimating energy usage in the booming AI industry, concerns are rising about the environmental impact of AI's energy-intensive operations.
- ChatGPT uses 17,000 times more electricity than a US household: report Business Insider
- The Obscene Energy Demands of A.I. The New Yorker
- The Scariest Part About Artificial Intelligence The New Republic
- Thirsty Bots Are Drinking Our Scarce Water - NOEMA Noema Magazine
- AI likely to increase energy use and accelerate climate misinformation – report The Guardian
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