The hidden environmental costs of a single AI prompt, with Dr. Sasha Luccioni
Pioneers of AI
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The Environmental Trade-offs of AI Model Energy Consumption
This chapter explores the trade-offs between accessibility and energy consumption in AI models, highlighting the higher energy demands of generative systems compared to traditional internet searches. It also addresses the overlooked environmental costs of chip manufacturing, including pollution and the resource-intensive processes required for rare metal extraction.
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