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AI user seeks data on free software model energy impact

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A user is seeking information on the environmental impact, specifically energy consumption, of free and open-source AI models. They are concerned about contributing to the climate crisis and are looking for data or recommendations on the energy usage of these tools, particularly for infrequent code audits. AI

IMPACT Highlights a gap in understanding the environmental footprint of open-source AI, potentially influencing future development and adoption.

RANK_REASON User query about AI's environmental impact and open-source models.

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AI user seeks data on free software model energy impact

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I was looking into the environmental impact of AI, more specifically free software AI models, yet I can't seem to find much when it comes to the kind of energy

    I was looking into the environmental impact of AI, more specifically free software AI models, yet I can't seem to find much when it comes to the kind of energy they use (fossil, renewables?). Which is very sad. I'd like to use these tools for sporadic audits of code (3-4 per year…

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