Google Achieves 33x Reduction in AI Query Energy Consumption

Summary

Google has significantly reduced the energy consumption of AI queries, achieving a 33x reduction in energy costs for AI requests within one year. The company estimates that a typical text prompt using Gemini Apps now consumes only 0.24 watt-hours of energy and emits 0.03 grams of CO2, which is equivalent to the energy used by 9 seconds of television viewing. The analysis was conducted by tracking requests and hardware usage over a 24-hour period, calculating energy per request based on median prompt usage.