# Thirsty Bots: The Hidden Cost of ChatGPT Queries
Ah, the wonders of AI! We summon the digital genies like ChatGPT to craft our emails, but little do we realize the ecological footprint each playful query carries. Spoiler alert: it’s more than your morning coffee! According to The Washington Post, each simple task has a thirst that would make even the Sahara jealous. Let’s dive into the juicy data, shall we?
## Key Points
– **Heavy Drinkers**: A single 100-word email generated by ChatGPT consumes as much water as a standard bottle. So basically, it gets thirstier than your friend who always asks for a sip at dinner.
– **Bright Idea**: Aside from guzzling H2O, the same request also uses enough energy to power 14 LED bulbs for an hour. That’s the equivalent of lighting up your entire living room while contemplating your life choices!
– **Resource Shock**: The report underscores the significant resources required for seemingly simple AI tasks, prompting us to consider the environmental impact of our digital conveniences. Who knew writing an email could feel so… extravagant?
– **AI vs. Planet**: With the increasing reliance on AI tools, it’s essential
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://futurism.com/the-byte/environment-openai-chatgpt
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