Do AI Giants Walk Lightly? Exploring LLMs’ Renewable Energy Use

Do AI Giants Walk Lightly? Exploring LLMs' Renewable Energy Use

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A recent Reddit thread sparked a debate about the energy footprint of large language models (LLMs). The discussion centered on the crucial question: are these powerful AI systems utilizing renewable energy sources to mitigate their environmental impact? The original post (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mly7sf/energy_sources_for_llms/) highlights the growing concern surrounding the sustainability of AI development, specifically questioning which LLMs are actively embracing renewable energy and the scale of their commitment.