An analysis of energy consumption in Large Language Models reveals that heavy AI usage (500 queries/day) can consume as much energy as heating a bedroom in winter or equate to a minute of shower water usage. Conservative usage (10 queries/day) has minimal impact, comparable to an LED bulb's hourly consumption, though traditional tools like Wikipedia remain more energy-efficient.

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