Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are advancing at a breakneck speed—faster than our power grids can keep up with. The servers for each of these models are hosted in data centers that still rely on fossil fuels and run on thousands of megawatts of electricity a year.
Simply put: Your friendly AI assistant? Not so friendly to planet earth.
of CO₂ is estimated to be emitted by ChatGPT per year.
That's equivalent to approximately:
homes per day
transatlantic flights
from London to
New York
petrol vehicles
per year
The graphic processing units that are used to train and run LLMs consume more energy than an average microchip.
LLMs need to be trained over several weeks to months before they can be rolled out. That requires tens of thousands graphic processing units and over 1,200 megawatts of electricity.
552 tonnes of CO₂ is emitted by training GPT-3, the previous iteration of ChatGPT
AI isn't going anywhere. But we can be more responsible about using it. Want to know how much CO₂ your AI use contributes? Ask GreenBit.
Ask GreenBit is the world's first AI emission counter that can help you estimate your CO₂ emissions each time you use an LLM.
Our goal is not just to help you keep track of your AI emissions, but to help you offset them too. That's why we've partnered with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that supports reforestation efforts worldwide.
Up to 2.1kg of CO₂ is absorbed by the average tree per month
Each time you use Ask GreenBit, it tells you how many trees you'd need to plant to offset your emissions. Once you've accumulated enough emissions to match the absorption rate of a tree, Ask GreenBit can connect you directly to One Tree Planted, where you can donate to help plant trees.
For each $1 you donate, they promise to plant one tree.
IPG Health is global communications and marketing network that specializes in healthcare. We are committed to creating a healthier and more sustainable future for all. That is why we are working to reduce the environmental impact of the AI technology that we use.
But we can't do it alone.
If you'd like to partner with us or learn more about Ask GreenBit, email info@askgreenbit.com.