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‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought (www.thetimes.com)

submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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

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[–] [email protected] 49 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Good thing we aren't running out of fresh water or anyth-

https://www.earth.com/news/satellites-reveal-a-sudden-drop-in-global-freshwater-levels/

Fuck.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

Yeah it's not good.

I live in an area with normally lush rivers and lakes, rich forest full of life. We're going on like day 90 of drought conditions. I can't even light a candle without starting a fucking forest fire.

/Thirstily looks at Canada.