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In a first, Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt uses (www.technologyreview.com)
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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 5 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I don't see why this argument works better against AI than it does against microwaves. Those are used hundreds of millions of times a day too.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 0 points 21 hours ago

You’re right. But if I had to pick a why, I’d go with how microwaves at least provide a service for households by heating up food.

AI’s only viable service (at the time of this writing) is a replacement for viagra for techbros when they need to get an erection.