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I've been wondering about the ethical and sustainability implications of AI recently, since we have suddenly hit the `boom` period of AI.

Can you provide information on the water footprint of the average query? And the footprint of a very intensive query?

What about the energy costs?

For example google is a well known drainage pipe of fresh water specifically used in DC temperature control, and the flavors of the month in AI are set to surpass it.

I'm wondering if there's a sustainable way to proceed with AI going forward.




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