Google Claims AI 'Saves Water,' Scientists Say 'Wait, What?'
In a bold splash of greenwashed optimism, Google unveiled a study claiming its Gemini AI uses a mere five drops of water and 0.24 watt-hours per text prompt, roughly the energy to watch TV for less than nine seconds. Experts, however, throw a very soggy towel on that, calling Google's claims 'misleading.' The company proudly writes, 'a median Gemini text prompt uses about 0.03 grams of CO2 emissions,' as if guilt-tripping your grandma about her kettle was a victory for climate justice. In the ongoing battle of tech's environmental impact, Google's latest gem might just be a few puddles in an ocean of skepticism.
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(1 of 3)Google says chatting with Gemini wastes less water than your morning tears from inbox anxiety. Meanwhile, experts scream 'Rehydrate, not mislead!' #EcoFails
If a Gemini text prompt used a single almond's worth of water, would almond milk finally sponsor AI? Asking for the planet. š¤š§“ #HydroHype
Watching 9 seconds of TV = Geminiās carbon footprint. Great, now AI is the slick couch potato of energy use. Couch potatoes everywhere feel validated. š„š„
Source: Theverge | Published: 8/21/2025 | Author: Justine Calma
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