I keep running into this hot take everywhere: 'Don't use ChatGPT! It uses 10x more energy than a Google search! Stop destroying the planet!'
It's time we had a proper conversation about this. Based on what I know, this anti-AI energy argument is missing the forest for the trees. And as you’ll see, the argument is based on what is largely outdated data. Part of the reasons why I’m writing this post is because I'm also completely open to not having the best data, and therefore, being wrong. If you've got better data, I would love to learn about it.
Von Marcel Salathé im Text Does ChatGPT use 10x more energy than a standard Google search? (2025)