Gregory's ServerI don't think people fully grasp just how expensive this AI nonsense is. Each simple Chat-GPT inquiry uses on average a half liter of water and 0.14 kWh.
If one of ten Americans make a weekly inquiry, that's enough water to cover Rhode Island's consumption for a day and a half, and enough electricity to power DC for 20 days.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/18/energy-ai-use-electricity-water-data-centers/
@LhasaCM As I understand it, the water issue is, in theory, resolvable with closed systems. But to do so requires a rebuild of existing infrastructure which has not treated the issue seriously beforehand. Which means more churn.
The energy issue, however, is both chronic and acute https://mastodon.social/@urlyman/113174960535561822
@LhasaCM This is important, but maybe pick a different example for the last part. Rhode Island is the tiniest of states and would lose that title if DC got admitted.
@LhasaCM What Search Engine are people using these days? Google Search has a GenAI response at the top of each search results page these days. I understand DuckDuckGo shares info with Microsoft. Is there a Search Engine out there that doesn't use GenAI or track your queries?