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

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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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Narri N.@lemmy.autism.place
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Hah! Haha! Hahahaahah! Ties well with this one news article that I glimpsed that claims that by 2030 the need for fresh water will be 140% of the world’s freshwater reserves. Infinite growth forever!

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frunch@lemmy.world
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Time to buy stock in water lol

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SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world
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So, Nestlé stocks?

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New admin will do its part by discouraging pregnancy and encouraging people to die sooner.

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