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The Soaring Costs and Environmental Impact of AI Data Centers

A new study highlights the exponential growth in costs, power requirements, and environmental concerns associated with AI data centers, projecting a future where leading facilities may cost $200 billion and consume power equivalent to nine nuclear reactors.

April 24, 2025May 9, 2025
Research & Innovation Society & Ethics

How much energy does your AI chatbot consume? This tool estimates it in real time

A new tool by Hugging Face engineer Julien Delavande estimates the electricity consumption of AI chatbot messages, highlighting the environmental impact of AI usage.

April 24, 2025May 9, 2025
Research & Innovation Society & Ethics Tech Business

The Cost of Politeness: How ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Add Up

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman reveals that user politeness costs the company tens of millions in electricity, sparking debate on AI etiquette and environmental impact.

April 18, 2025May 9, 2025
Research & Innovation Society & Ethics Tech Business

The Hidden Cost of Politeness: ChatGPT’s Millions Spent on ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals that users’ politeness costs the company tens of millions in electricity, sparking debate on AI etiquette and environmental impact.

April 17, 2025May 9, 2025
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