AI Power Consumption: Environmental Impact and Sustainability Challenges
AI technology is transforming industries, but its high power consumption raises concerns about sustainability. AI environmental impact has become a major topic as studies reveal significant electricity usage associated with AI operations. Researchers at UC Riverside calculated that a single email generated by ChatGPT consumes enough energy to power 14 LED bulbs for an hour. Given the reliance on fossil fuels, AI-related electricity use contributes to increased carbon dioxide emissions, with each ChatGPT query releasing roughly four grams of…
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