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Our Tech has a Climate Problem: Here's how we solve it
TED Radio Hour
Efficiency versus Environmental Impact of AI Training
AI models are trained using massive amounts of data, through a process that is currently considered as brute force, taking months especially for large language models. The energy consumed in training AI models is significant and poses environmental concerns. Early estimates suggest that training a large language model emits as much carbon as several cars throughout their lifetime or the energy use of multiple American homes in a year. Despite the substantial energy consumption, technology, including AI, is seen as vital in addressing the climate crisis.
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