Writing a 100-word email using ChatGPT (GPT-4, latest model) consumes 1 x 500ml bottle of water It uses 140Wh of energy, enough for 7 full charges of an iPhone Pro Max
15 points
Yes, the vast majority are closed loop systems and the water isn’t really used up, like a lot of these headlines imply.
That’s not to say the energy being used can’t be put to better uses, though.
11 points
Not used up per se but sequestered. It’s water that nobody will ever get to drink or use for crops, etc.
10 points
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