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‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought (www.thetimes.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/fuck_ai

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/32023985

Writing a 100-word email using ChatGPT (GPT-4, latest model) consumes 1 x 500ml bottle of water It uses 140Wh of energy, enough for 7 full charges of an iPhone Pro Max

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thats one option, part of strategies for reuse of liquid cooling.

To mention, its more energy efficient than air cooling, so there is a benefit. Smart companies though will also look to reuse strategies like using it for building heat. Larger companies will partner with the town/city to distribute the heat into town-wide systems, like for power generation or distributed heating systems, warm greenhouses, or even to dry out wood pellets for pellet stove systems.

Going long is effectively the same as using radiators though, you'll just need more pipe to do it without a radiator.