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‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought (www.thetimes.com)
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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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[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

We're just not doing the same knee-jerk reactions to GenerativeAI as technology. I would argue most of us are against corporate control of such technology though. In a sense it's like not being against social media even through we're against facebook and reddit.

Personally, I reject copyrights as a valid framework, and thus all arguments that hinge on respect for copyrights to go against GenerativeAI fall flat. I likewise find that the problems caused by generative AI are capitalist problems, and not technological problems.

More to the point, I regularly upvote and posts posts such as the OP myself on !techtakes@awful.systems