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Google's Gemini Nano LLM runs on 4 watts, challenging energy concerns

A social media post highlights a new Google AI model, Gemini Nano, which reportedly operates on a minimal 4 watts of power. The post contrasts this with common criticisms about the high energy consumption of large language models and data centers. It suggests that concerns about AI's environmental impact are sometimes used as a cover for a general reluctance to adopt new technologies. AI

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IMPACT Highlights potential for more energy-efficient AI models, addressing environmental concerns.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific AI model's power efficiency, which is a research-oriented aspect of AI development. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    # luddites : "WAAH LLMs eat the planet with huge energy hungry Datacentres !!!!" # Google : Here is one that runs on 4 watts of power of your prayer tablet. # l

    # luddites : "WAAH LLMs eat the planet with huge energy hungry Datacentres !!!!" # Google : Here is one that runs on 4 watts of power of your prayer tablet. # luddites : (Waaah ambulacing intensifies) Time to admit it was never about Planet destroying # Ai but your reluctance to …