A Gemini prompt uses about five drops of water, Google says
Google has disclosed that a single prompt to its Gemini AI model consumes approximately five drops of water for cooling purposes. This data point is part of a broader industry effort to quantify the environmental impact of AI infrastructure.
Why it matters
It provides transparency regarding the environmental footprint of generative AI, which is increasingly scrutinized for its resource consumption.
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