The Artificial Human How green is my AI?
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Jun 19, 2024 Explore the environmental impact of AI energy consumption, with surprising figures on data center energy use. Discuss Google's investments in data centers and challenges in measuring AI energy usage. Highlight the importance of energy-efficient solutions and transparency for a green energy future.
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AI's Energy Consumption
- Data centers now rival the aviation industry in carbon footprint.
- AI is a primary driver of this increasing energy consumption.
Hidden Energy Costs of AI
- AI's energy use is a growing concern, especially with its increasing integration into daily work.
- The perception that digital tech runs "for free" is inaccurate and needs addressing.
Challenges in Measuring AI's Energy Use
- Quantifying AI's energy use is difficult due to various model types and lack of transparency from big tech.
- A single high-res AI-generated image can use half a smartphone charge worth of energy.