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Using GPT-4 to generate 100 words consumes up to 3 bottles of water — AI data centers also raise power and water bills for nearby residents
Net-zero emission goals went out the window with AI.
Research conducted by the University of California, Riverside shared by The Washington Post on Wednesday highlighted the high costs of using generative AI. The Washington Post included quotes from OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Microsoft representatives, most of which reaffirmed commitment to reducing environmental demand rather than giving actual courses of action. Microsoft rep Craig Cincotta stated that the company will be "working toward data center cooling methods that will eliminate water consumption completely," which sounds nice but is vague on how.
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