The chapter discusses the lack of transparency in obtaining accurate data on the energy consumption and environmental impact of training large language models using generative AI. It delves into the challenges of obtaining reliable information on GPU energy usage and the manufacturing process, as well as the shift towards secrecy in the generative AI field. The conversation also examines the tension between profit-driven tech companies and environmental responsibility, questioning the sustainability benefits of generative AI technologies.
Paris Marx is joined by Sasha Luccioni to discuss the catastrophic environmental costs of the generative AI being increasing shoved into every tech product we touch.
Sasha Luccioni is an artificial intelligence researcher and Climate Lead at Hugging Face.
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