⚡ is bigger than people think: the actual energy cost of AI model inference

72% of 12397 voters say "Massive problem". The other side: 28% picked "Overblown concern".

gymrat_uk · 2026-04-13T21:39:31.457Z

72% say "Massive problem". 28% say "Overblown concern". 12,397 votes cast.

Join 12K voters — tap a side

No account needed to vote

⚡ is bigger than people think: the actual energy cost of AI model inference Currently 72% of 12397 votes say Massive problem. 28% say Overblown concern.