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Sam Altman claims ChatGPT queries use less water than almonds, sparking debate

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the water consumption of AI data centers is often exaggerated, comparing 38,000 ChatGPT queries to the water needed to produce a single almond. He argued that modern data centers use water comparable to office buildings, not the excessive amounts previously suggested. Altman also highlighted advancements in cooling technologies, such as liquid cooling, which significantly reduce water usage, contrasting with older methods that were more water-intensive. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the environmental impact of AI, potentially influencing public perception and industry practices.

RANK_REASON CEO's statement on AI water usage and its comparison to agriculture, sparking public discussion and memes.

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as the production of one almond — says data centers use no more water than an office building

    Sam Altman says that a single almond uses up more water than 38,000 ChatGPT queries. He said that the concerns of people about data centers using up so much water are nothing but a "robust meme," and that the claim doesn't hold up to any scrutiny.

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    'Sam Almond' becomes a meme after the OpenAI CEO's comments on ChatGPT's water usage https://www.fastcompany.com/91602553/sam-altman-almond-meme-chatgpt-water-u

    'Sam Almond' becomes a meme after the OpenAI CEO's comments on ChatGPT's water usage https://www.fastcompany.com/91602553/sam-altman-almond-meme-chatgpt-water-usage-remark-gets-roasted # AI # Tech # Memes

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as the production of one almond — says data centers use no more water than an office build

    🤖 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as the production of one almond — says data centers use no more water than an office building: “For every 38,000 ChatGPT queries, that is the same amount of water that is used in the production of single almond…

  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as the production of one almond — say… Sam Altman says that a single almond uses up more wat

    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as the production of one almond — say… Sam Altman says that a single almond uses up more water than 38,000 ChatGPT queries. He said that the concerns of people about data centers using up so much water are nothin…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/openai-ceo-sam-altman-… tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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