How much energy does Google’s AI consume?
Google released a report detailing the energy, emissions, and water impact of its AI-powered Gemini prompts. The median Gemini Apps text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours (Wh) of energy, emits 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (gCO2e), and consumes 0.26 millilitres (or about five drops) of water. The per-prompt energy impact is equivalent to watching TV for less than nine seconds.