Hidden cost of smart ai: 50 × more co₂ for a single question

Whenever we ask a question to AI, it does not only refer an answer – it also burns energy and emits carbon dioxide. German researchers have noted that certain models of “thought” AI, which generate long reasoning and step by step before responding, can emit up to 50 times more CO₂ than models that give short direct responses. These shows are not always […]