Peter RoopnarineFeb 12, 2023
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
The Generative AI Race Has a Dirty Secret

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

WIRED
Show threadSteffen Christensen
@peterroopnarine One return flight of a Boeing 767-300 ER from New York to London generates 585 tonnes of CO2-equivalent, using DEFRA's new recommended conversion factor for radiative forcing on long-haul air travel of 1.9.
https://travelnav.com/emissions-from-london-united-kingdom-to-new-york-ny
Carbon emissions from London to New York

Calculate the flight emissions from New York, New York to London, United Kingdom to offset your CO2 footprint.

Feb 12, 2023 at 11:55amWeb
Show threadSteffen ChristensenFeb 12, 2023
@peterroopnarine A discussion on why you need radiative forcing corrections for CO2 emitted high in the atmosphere:
https://unhsimap.org/cmap/resources/air-travel#:~:text=Radiative%20forcing%20is%20associated%20with,emissions%20released%20at%20higher%20altitudes.
Air travel emissions | SIMAP

Show threadPeter RoopnarineFeb 12, 2023
@Wikisteff yes
Just another part of the problem.