AI energy efficiency comparisons ‘unfair’ bleats Sam Altman, citing amount of energy needed to evolve, then train a human — one ‘takes like 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart’ he argues

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed that comparing the energy efficiency of AI to human intelligence is unfair, as humans require significant time and resources to develop intelligence. Altman highlighted the evolutionary history and learning process that humans undergo, suggesting that AI may have already caught up in terms of energy efficiency if these factors are considered. While some critics argue that Altman is oversimplifying human development, he also advocates for sustainable energy solutions to reduce the environmental impact of AI technology. Altman's comments were made during a Q&A session following discussions with Indian PM Narendra Modi on India's role in AI advancement.