The Environmental Cost of AI (Science World Mag)

What is one of the main environmental concerns associated with the use of AI?

• AI increases the demand for electricity and water.

• AI decreases greenhouse gas emissions.

• AI eliminates the need for data centers.

• AI reduces the need for renewable energy.

How much electricity did ChatGPT's requests in 2023 use?

• Enough to power 10,000 homes for a year.

• Enough to power 500 homes for a year.

• Enough to power 1,000 homes for a year.

• Enough to power 6,500 homes for a year.

What is a potential benefit of AI in addressing environmental issues?

• AI can increase greenhouse gas emissions.

• AI can make data centers less efficient.

• AI can help find new sources of geothermal energy.

• AI can increase the use of fossil fuels.

What is one way that tech companies like Amazon and Apple plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030?

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• By reducing the use of AI.

• By transitioning to renewable energy sources.

• By building more data centers.

What is a risk associated with nuclear power?

• It emits a lot of greenhouse gases.

• It produces toxic radioactive waste.

• It cannot be used to power data centers.

• It is more expensive than fossil fuels.

What is one way AI tools can help other industries?

• By increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

• By increasing energy consumption.

• By reducing the need for renewable energy.

• By making processes more energy efficient.

What is a challenge tech companies face in reducing emissions?

• There is too much renewable energy available.

• AI tools are becoming less popular.

• Data centers are decreasing in number.

• AI's power requirements are growing faster than renewable energy capacity.

What is an example of a GenAI tool mentioned in the text?

• ChatGPT

• Google Maps

• Siri

• Alexa