Google shares AI power, water and emissions data for the first time
Are the tech giant's calculations reliable?
Google has published data on the power and water consumption of Gemini in an effort to improve transparency on the environmental impacts of AI.
The tech giant estimates that the median Gemini Apps text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours (Wh) of energy, emits 0.03 grams of CO2 equivalent and consumes 0.26 milliliters (or about five drops) of water.
