Generative AI uses 30 times more energy than search engines: research

AI researcher Sasha Luccioni warns that generative AI models like ChatGPT consume up to 30 times more energy than traditional search engines. AI and cryptocurrency used 2% of global electricity in 2022. Luccioni developed CodeCarbon to measure code’s carbon footprint and is working on an energy efficiency rating system for AI models. Despite pledges to become carbon-neutral, major tech companies’ emissions have increased due to AI use. Luccioni calls for transparency in AI training and energy consumption to enable government regulation.READ FULL