Popular models likeChatGPTs Dall-EandMidjourneymay produce more carbon than driving 4 miles.
The study is the first of its kind to measure the carbon and energy impact of generative AI models.
Luccioni cites a paradigm shift towards these models because theyre easier for consumers to work with.
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OpenAI and Midjourney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Researchers also tested PromptHeros OpenJourney, a free alternative to Midjourney.
ChatGPT-4 has1.76 trillion parameters, and thats a lot of computation every time someone makes a ChatGPT inquiry.
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