Google AI Prompts Become Energy Efficient, Consuming Minimal Resources
Summary
Google announces its AI prompts now consume minimal energy, with the median prompt using just 0.24 watt-hours of electricity, producing 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide emissions, and consuming 0.26 milliliters of water, a 33-fold reduction in energy use compared to a year ago.
Key Points
- Google releases data showing the median AI prompt consumes 0.24 watt-hours of electricity, equivalent to running a microwave for one second
- Google estimates the median prompt produces 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide emissions and consumes 0.26 milliliters of water
- The energy used per prompt has fallen dramatically, with the median prompt using 33 times less energy in May 2025 than in May 2024