Power-hungry! OpenAI's ChatGPT likely using half a million KWh of electricity to answer 200 mn requests a day
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The New Yorker reports that ChatGPT consumes over 17,000 times the daily electricity used by the average US household, equating to more than half a million kilowatt-hours per day to answer 200 mn requests.
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As generative AI becomes more prevalent, the strain on electricity resources could escalate dramatically, potentially surpassing the energy consumption of entire countries.
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If Google integrates generative AI into every search, it could drain approximately 29 billion kilowatt-hours annually, exceeding the yearly electricity consumption of nations like Kenya, Guatemala, and Croatia combined.
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Each AI server can consume as much power as several UK households combined, emphasizing the significant energy demand of AI infrastructure.
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The energy consumption of the booming AI industry remains elusive, with Big Tech companies reluctant to disclose their energy usage, contributing to challenges in accurately assessing AI's environmental footprint.
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Data scientist Alex de Vries estimates that by 2027, the entire AI sector could consume between 85 to 134 terawatt-hours annually, comprising half a percent of global electricity consumption.
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The electricity consumption of AI dwarfs that of major corporations like Samsung, Google, and Microsoft, signaling the urgent need for sustainable solutions in AI development and deployment.