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
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@peterroopnarine I reckon this might fall back on power companies and supply of materials needed to build renewable infrastructure. There is no end to how the anti AI crowd will distill events to meet their narrative.
Feb 12, 2023 at 3:15pmWeb