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

submitted 4 weeks ago by cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] narr1@lemmy.autism.place 92 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Hah! Haha! Hahahaahah! Ties well with this one news article that I glimpsed that claims that by 2030 the need for fresh water will be 140% of the world's freshwater reserves. Infinite growth forever!

[–] frunch@lemmy.world 27 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Time to buy stock in water lol

[–] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 22 points 4 weeks ago

So, Nestlé stocks?

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 8 points 4 weeks ago

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