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AI is good for the planet

0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Energy Environment Data Centers Hardware
  1. AI uses less energy to generate text than a laptop does while typing a similar paragraph.
  2. Energy efficiency of AI models is impacted by factors like model training costs and power usage of laptops.
  3. Comparing energy usage of AI models to laptops may not directly reflect carbon emissions, but advancements in AI hardware can further improve efficiency.