AI Models Can Drastically Cut Energy Use With Minimal Accuracy Drop, Study Finds
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Researchers show AI models can achieve 70-80% energy savings with only 1% drop in performance by prioritizing efficiency in design.
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Current models focus narrowly on accuracy, ignoring energy use - AI's climate impact is overlooked.
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Study analyzes 429,000 models to create a "recipe book" choosing the right model for efficiency vs accuracy.
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Training AI models consumes massive energy - chatGPT estimates as much as 40 phone charges per query.
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Holistic approach needed valuing both performance and climate impact to ensure sustainable AI development.