Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com,

• The energy consumption of the newest version of ChatGPT is significantly higher than previous models, with estimates suggesting it could be up to 20 times more energy-intensive than the first version.

• There is a severe lack of transparency regarding the energy use and environmental impact of AI models, as there are no mandates forcing AI companies to disclose this information.

• The increasing energy demands of AI are contributing to rising electricity costs for consumers and raising concerns about the broader environmental impact of the tech industry.

How much energy does the newest version of ChatGPT consume? No one knows for sure, but one thing is certain – it's a whole lot. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, hasn't released any official figures for the large language model's energy footprints, but academics are working to quantify the energy use for query – and it's considerably higher than for previous models.