February 11, 2025:
ChatGPTs Energy Use Lower Than Expected - Epoch AI's study finds ChatGPT's energy consumption to be lower than expected, with a typical query using about 0.3 watt-hours instead of the previously estimated 3 watt-hours. Despite AI's growing infrastructure and potential future power demands, its current energy use is similar to household appliances.
The study highlights the efficiency of models like GPT-4o and suggests using them sparingly to reduce energy footprints. While advancements in AI will likely lead to increased energy requirements, improvements in efficiency offer some mitigation.
