cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/32023985

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

    • BlackLaZoR@fedia.io
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      29 days ago

      that demand will exceed supply

      You think in terms of fixed supply and fixed manufacturing capacity - but this isn’t the case. Production can be expanded as demand grows

      • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netOP
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        29 days ago

        Production can be expanded as demand grows

        Lol. You must really think that you’re smarter than the whole field of hydrology and civil engineering, huh?