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Three big things we still don’t know about AI’s energy burden

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Tech researchers have struggled to determine the energy consumption of leading AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, with companies like Google and OpenAI initially withholding this crucial data. However, recent disclosures have shed some light on the matter, revealing that a single ChatGPT query uses 0.34 watt-hours of energy. Despite this progress, there are still gaps in understanding the full energy impact of AI, especially beyond chatbot interactions. Companies investing heavily in AI are grappling with balancing energy demands with sustainability goals, with uncertainties surrounding whether AI adoption will meet industry projections or falter. The future trajectory of AI's energy burden remains uncertain, dependent on factors like technological advancements and societal adoption rates.

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