Andy Masley
Blogger and director within the effective altruism community who writes on AI and environmental topics; known for analysis arguing that AI's water footprint is overemphasized.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 2h 4min
AI's Energy & Water Demands: Sorting Fact from Fiction with Andy Masley
Join Andy Masley, Director of Effective Altruism and a savvy analyst on AI resource use, as he busts myths surrounding AI's energy and water demands. He shares eye-opening comparisons, like how a single ChatGPT query uses about as much energy as running a microwave for one second. Masley emphasizes that AI’s footprint is smaller than many believe, highlighting that it can even reduce overall emissions. He also tackles misconceptions about water use, illustrating how much less is consumed than rumored, making a strong case for AI's potential environmental benefits.
Nov 26, 2025 • 59min
Debunking AI's Environmental Panic | Andy Masley
Andy Masley, Director of Effective Altruism DC and a former physics teacher, joins the discussion to debunk common myths surrounding AI's environmental impact. He reveals a staggering 4,500x error in a bestselling book regarding a data center's water usage. They explore how many AI water usage claims are misleading and emphasize that using AI tools has a minimal environmental footprint. Andy argues for focusing on systemic issues like data center efficiency and suggests that AI could ultimately help mitigate climate change.
