r/Anticonsumption 2d ago

Discussion Does anyone avoid using ChatGPT because of its water usage?

Hey, I recently came across something about how using ChatGPT, Blackbox AI and similar AI tools actually consumes a surprising amount of water (cooling data centers, I guess). Made me wonder, have people here stopped or reduced using it because of that?

Curious how others are thinking about it in terms of sustainability and personal impact.

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u/bananapanqueques 2d ago

I grew up in Houston w/o AC. I love TX but couldn't do that again.

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u/mixtapecoat 2d ago

That’s bananas