Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, has disclosed that a single ChatGPT query consumes about 0.34 watt-hours of electricity and 0.000085 gallons of water.
He disclosed this in an official X post to address the common question regarding the environmental cost of using AI-powered tools l
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Folake Balogun
Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.
