Chatbot ChatGPT accused of affecting water shortages to fight fires in Los Angeles

In recent weeks, social networks have been actively discussing the issue of restricting the use of artificial intelligence, in particular ChatGPT. Many users and bloggers have expressed concern that the widespread use of this technology could negatively affect firefighting in Los Angeles.

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Critics of the use of ChatGPT point out that a large amount of water is required to cool the servers, which may not be enough to extinguish the fires. In addition, social media users remind that ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence contribute to global warming.

Specialists from the University of California, Riverside conducted a study that showed that one letter written using ChatGPT requires about 200 milliliters of water to cool the servers. It was also found that when processing 20 to 50 requests, artificial intelligence indirectly consumes about 500 milliliters of water.

In early January, residents of Los Angeles received a false evacuation message on their smartphones. The alarm was associated with fires that covered many areas of California.