WaterConservation
AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours
AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours Artificial intelligence systems consume significant amounts of water, with estimates suggesting that a single short conversation can use up to 500 milliliters of water. The water usage of AI systems varies widely depending on factors such as location, timing, and the type of […]
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Doorbell cameras could help cut your water bill
Doorbell cameras could help cut your water bill Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed an innovative irrigation system called ERIC (Efficient Rainfall-based Irrigation Control) that combines doorbell cameras and artificial intelligence to make lawn irrigation more efficient. The ERIC system can help users save up to $29 per month in utility costs and as […]
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Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses ‘roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon’ of water
Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses ‘roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon’ of water OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that an average ChatGPT query uses approximately 0.000085 gallons of water, equivalent to roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon. The energy consumption of a single ChatGPT query is estimated to be around 0.34 watt-hours, […]
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