The Artificial Human

How green is my AI?

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 is a critical issue needing attention for a sustainable future.

Users remain unaware of the environmental impact of AI tasks performed on servers.

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The Growing Energy Consumption of AI

AI technology's rapid advancement has led to a surge in energy consumption, with data centers rivaling the aviation industry's carbon footprint due to AI's power demands. Companies like Apple and Nvidia are heavily investing in AI, increasing its energy usage. Challenges arise as AI becomes more power-hungry, stressing the need to consider the environmental impact and potential future energy requirements.

Intro

2min

Environmental Impact of AI and Energy Consumption

13min

Google's Global Investments in Data Centers and AI Energy Consumption

5min

Exploring the Energy Consumption of AI Models

2min

Arm Chips and Energy Efficiency in AI

6min

Discussing the importance of data and transparency for a green energy future

3min

As Apple announce the integration of generative AI across their platforms Aleks and Kevin ask do we actually know how much energy AI consumes and is it compatible with a push to net zero?

Energy consumption is AI's dirty little secret, some industry insiders believe the true potential of these technologies won't be realised until the problem is solved. Aleks and Kevin uncover some fairly startling numbers; a search done through an AI like ChatGPT can use up to 40 times more energy than using a traditional search engine, while a single hi-res image created by an AI could use the equivalent of half a smart phone charge. But because that happens on a server, perhaps in another country users remain ignorant of the potential impact their casual use might have on the push to net zero.

Presenters: Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong Producer: Peter McManus Mixed by Niall Young

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The Artificial Human

How green is my AI?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Growing Energy Consumption of AI

Environmental Awareness and AI Usage

Addressing AI's Environmental Impact

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