The Rise of Energy and Water Consumption Using AI Models, and How It Can Be Reduced

AI and data centers gobble up 2-3% of the world's electricity. Expect that number to swell. All those chatty AI models? They gulp up to 500ml of water per conversation just to keep cool. Techniques like transfer learning and model distillation play hero roles in hacking down AI's thirst for energy. Modularity and biodegradable AI parts? They're the eco-friendly sidekicks, battling waste on the tech front.