Mastodawn

Is anyone surprised? "researchers estimates that the training of GPT-3, which ChatGPT is partly based on, consumed 1,287 MWh, and led to emissions of more than 550 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent" https://www.wired.com/story/the-generative-ai-search-race-has-a-dirty-secret/ #climatechange #AI

Integrating large language models into search engines could mean a fivefold increase in computing power and huge carbon emissions.

WIRED

#AI may be alluring or frightening, depending on your viewpoint.

The implications for #ClimateChange will be the last thing on the developer's or the users' minds.

Hasn't this been the case with new technology since the #IndustrialRevolution.