A cheat sheet for why using ChatGPT is not bad for the environment

Re:A cheat sheet for why using ChatGPT is not bad for the en... by Remnant44 on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @04:47PM (#43837862)

I don't really follow this objection. Determining the actual energy usage of AI training+inference is something that is an objective reality. Whether you hate it or love it doesn't change these facts.

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Re:A cheat sheet for why using ChatGPT is not bad for the en... by spencerflem on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @06:15PM (#43838646)

I think LLM training is objectively bad for the environment (uses countries worth of power). I am aware than my marginal usage wouldn't change things much either way, but I don't want to encourage them regardless.

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Re:A cheat sheet for why using ChatGPT is not bad for the en... by simonw on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @06:34PM (#43838841)

Uses countries worth of power?

Training a single LLM takes a few dozen fully loaded transatlantic passenger aircraft trips worth of power.

For "counties worth of power" I think you might be talking ALL data center use as a whole.

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