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"Microsoft disclosed its global water consumption spiked 34% from 2021 to 2022 (to nearly 1.7 billion gallons, more than 2,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools).

"Shaolei Ren, researcher at the University of California, estimates ChatGPT gulps 500mL of water (a 16-ounce water bottle) every time you ask it 5 to 50 prompts or questions.

'Most people are not aware of the resource usage underlying ChatGPT,' Ren said. 'If you’re not aware, there’s no way we can help conserve resources.'"