We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard. (www.technologyreview.com)

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[-] Umbrias@beehaw.org 3 points 1 day ago

the most useful takeaways are the current statistics, predictions about ai spreading because of demand are largely unfounded anymore. but even at current hype bubble usage it's an absurd amount of energy.

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