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How much CO2 does an average ChatGPT query use?

About 4 grams

Background

A ChatGPT query uses about four grams of CO2. That is ten times more than a regular Google search. With billions of queries per day this adds up fast. Researchers are therefore looking for leaner models and greener energy.

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