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‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought (www.thetimes.com)

submitted 19 hours ago by cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Writing a 100-word email using ChatGPT (GPT-4, latest model) consumes 1 x 500ml bottle of water It uses 140Wh of energy, enough for 7 full charges of an iPhone Pro Max

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[–] JPAKx4@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It highly depends on every data center, but it is very likely that they do use municipal water for cooling. Mainting a Reservoir is extremely expensive for the amount of thermal mass it requires, these things kick off HEAT.

[–] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I don't know why they aren't using reclaimed water from treatment plants. I don't see why potable water is necessary as long as the substitute isn't corrosive, but I might be missing something here.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 6 hours ago

You'd have to get the gray water in, and it's more efficient to just continue treating it and using the municipal water system.