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50 Chileans powered a chatbot manually for 12 hours to expose AI’s water and energy costs amid drought.
About 50 residents of Quilicura, Chile, operated a human-powered chatbot named Quili.AI for 12 hours to highlight the environmental costs of artificial intelligence, particularly the water and energy demands of data centers.
The project processed over 25,000 global requests, with volunteers manually answering questions and creating drawings, such as a sloth in the snow, often taking minutes per response.
Organized by environmental group Corporación NGEN and advocate Lorena Antiman, the initiative aimed to raise awareness about the strain AI infrastructure places on drought-affected regions like Quilicura, which hosts major tech data centers.
While tech companies claim efficiency and environmental investments, concerns persist over water use amid ongoing droughts and wildfires.
The project promotes mindful AI use without rejecting its benefits, emphasizing transparency, human collaboration, and the hidden environmental toll of digital convenience.
50 chilenos accionaron manualmente un chatbot durante 12 horas para exponer los costos de agua y energía de AI en medio de la sequía.