Making an image with generative AI uses as much energy as charging your phone

Making an image with generative AI uses as much energy as charging your phone AI News, AI, AI tools, Artificial intelligence – MIT Technology Review, Innovation, itinai.com, LLM, Melissa Heikkilä, t.me/itinai **Understanding AI's Carbon Footprint: A Guide for Middle Managers** 🌿 **AI's Carbon Footprint:** A new study by Hugging Face reveals that AI's energy use is not trivial, especially for image generation tasks. For context, creating images with AI can consume as much energy as a 4.1-mile car trip. Text generation is less demanding, comparable to the energy used to charge a smartphone. 💡 **Energy Efficiency in AI:** Opting for specialized AI models can lead to better energy efficiency. These models are designed for specific tasks, helping to reduce your business's carbon footprint. 🚀 **Optimizing AI for Sustainability:** - **Make Informed Choices:** When choosing AI tools, consider their environmental impact. Smaller, task-specific models are often a greener choice. - **Understand AI Usage:** The frequent use of AI models like ChatGPT can have a larger carbon footprint than their initial training. Keep this in mind for models that are used regularly. 📈 **Evolve Your Business with AI:** - **Gain a Competitive Edge:** Use AI to innovate and stay ahead in your industry, while being conscious of the energy implications. - **Discover AI Opportunities:** Integrate AI to improve customer interactions and set clear KPIs to measure its impact. Start small with a pilot program to ensure alignment with your business goals. 📧 Need advice on AI KPI management? Contact us at hello@itinai.com. 🔔 Stay informed with our AI insights on Telegram (t.me/itinainews) and Twitter (@itinaicom). 🌟 **Spotlight on itinai.com's AI Sales Bot:** - Automate customer engagement 24/7. - Manage interactions at every stage of the customer journey. - Transform your sales process and customer experience with AI. 🔗 **Useful Links:** - Get a free AI consultation on Telegram @aiscrumbot. - Understand the energy use of generative AI compared to charging your phone. - Explore AI trends on MIT Technology Review. - Follow us on Twitter @itinaicom for the latest updates. #AI #Sustainability #BusinessEfficiency #Innovation #MiddleManagement #CarbonFootprint #EnergyEfficiency #AITools #CompetitiveAdvantage #KPIManagement #CustomerEngagement #SalesAutomation #AIInsights