Large language model ChatGPT consumes ten times more energy per query than a Google search, with an estimated annual energy consumption of 226.82 million kilowatt-hours.
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT consume significant energy, with a single query using 2.9 watt-hours, ten times more than a typical Google search. ChatGPT's estimated annual energy consumption for answering queries is 226.82 million kilowatt-hours, equal to the electricity used by 12 small nations for a year. The report emphasizes the need for more sustainable AI development and deployment practices, prompting tech companies and banks to explore energy-efficient AI models and renewable energy sources.
August 29, 2024
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