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ChatGPT water consumption study warns of environmental impact

A study from the University of Colorado Riverside and the University of Texas Arlington estimates that OpenAI's ChatGPT consumes a 500ml bottle of fresh water for every 20 to 50 questions. The water is used to cool data center servers. The study urges companies to address their water footprint.

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OpenAI
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ChatGPT
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