A recent study has revealed that a single request to the ChatGPT chatbot consumes 17 times more energy than a Google search. This finding highlights the growing environmental concerns associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for more sustainable approaches.
In a recent interview on The Claman Countdown, Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld expressed concerns about the energy consumption of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT. Jagdfeld stated that a single request to ChatGPT requires approximately 17 times more energy than a Google search.
This revelation has sparked discussions about the environmental impact of AI and the need for sustainable practices in the development and deployment of such technologies.
Amidst the energy consumption concerns, OpenAI has announced the release of its new flagship model, GPT-40, which will be available to users for free. This model features advanced data analysis capabilities, including the ability to upload charts for analysis.
GPT-40 introduces real-time information search through conversations. Users can engage in discussions to obtain up-to-date information, leveraging the tool's enhanced data analysis capabilities.
OpenAI has announced that paid users will have access to up to five times the capacity limits of free users. The new tool will be available in the coming weeks, offering expanded capabilities for a premium subscription.
During the livestream, OpenAI showcased GPT-40's voice assistant and vision capabilities. The voice assistant exhibited its ability to read out a bedtime story in different voices, emotions, and tones. Additionally, the vision capabilities were demonstrated while solving a math equation written on paper.
OpenAI faces pressure to expand the user base of ChatGPT, its popular chatbot that gained over 100 million users in a short period of time. The introduction of GPT-40 aims to enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT and attract new users.
Industry experts have noted the challenges in integrating search engine-like capabilities into ChatGPT's current iteration. This involves accessing and linking to up-to-date and accurate web information, which remains a work in progress for ChatGPT.
The announcement of GPT-40 comes just a day before Google's annual I/O conference. The tech giant is expected to unveil a range of AI-related products and innovations at the event.
Last week, reports emerged that OpenAI might announce an AI-powered search engine to rival Google during the livestream. However, such an announcement was not made, and the speculation remains unconfirmed.
Experts have emphasized the need for sustainable AI practices, considering the increasing energy consumption associated with such technologies. They advocate for advancements in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources to support the responsible development of AI solutions.
