Three big things we still dont know about AIs energy burden

Recent disclosures from AI companies have begun to shed light on the energy consumption of leading models like ChatGPT and Googles Gemini, with OpenAIs Sam Altman estimating that an average ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.34 watt-hours of energy, and Google reporting that Gemini responses use about 0.24 watt-hours. These figures mark a significant breakthrough in transparency, as prior to these disclosures, companies like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft refused to release specific energy usage data, making it difficult for researchers to accurately assess AIs environmental impact. This emerging transparency is crucial for understanding AIs contribution