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Artificial intelligence seems to have taken over the internet in recent years.

But have you ever taken time to consider the environmental impacts of using generative AI?

But we cant ignore the effect its having on the planet.

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Its also the same amount of water that you might use if you took 372.7 million showers.

According to a study byKnownHost, ChatGPTs carbon footprint is equivalent to taking 260 transatlantic flights each month.

The data centers needed to keep these programs running require round the clock energy consumption.

Person holding smartphone displaying ChatGPT interface, discussing environmental impact of AI.

They also createelectronic waste, which puts harmful chemicals into our environment.

So why should we care about how AI is impacting the planet?

Its hard to justify wasting such a valuable resource that could literally save lives on simply keeping computers cool.

Young woman explaining why AI harms the environment, with text overlay on screen.

Everything on the planet is connected, and every choice that we make has an impact.

Check out the results:

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Comment on environmental impact of AI, mentioning golf courses' water waste, with 186 likes.

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Comment on AI’s environmental impact with 181 likes.

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Comment on AI’s impact: “Chat GPT is the friend I never had,” with 16 likes.

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Comment on AI’s environmental impact by user Luna, with 4232 likes.

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