Every Time You Ask ChatGPT Something, It Uses As Much Electricity As An Oven Does In One Second, Says Sam Altman: The ‘Cost Of Intelligence’ Will Only Lower

All NewsJune 11, 2025

OpenAI CEO Altman claims ChatGPT uses 0.34 watt-hours of electricity and 0.000085 gallons of water per query, positioning it as a frugal choice amid concerns about AI’s environmental impact.

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