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I don't really follow this objection. Determining the actual energy usage of AI training+inference is something that is an objective reality. Whether you hate i
by Remnant44 1y ago
I don't really follow this objection. Determining the actual energy usage of AI training+inference is something that is an objective reality. Whether you hate it or love it doesn't change these facts.
- spencerflem 1y agoI think LLM training is objectively bad for the environment (uses countries worth of power). I am aware than my marginal usage wouldn't change things much either way, but I don't want to encourage them regardless.
- simonw 1y agoUses countries worth of power? Training a single LLM takes a few dozen fully loaded transatlantic passenger aircraft trips worth of power. For "counties worth of power" I think you might be talking ALL data center use as a whole.