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Sam Altman Justifies ChatGPT's Water Usage Amid Data Center Protests

Sam Altman has argued about ChatGPT's water usage in response to protests against data centers. He said that the water used to answer 38,000 questions asked to ChatGPT is equivalent to the water needed to grow one almond. This statement comes amid ongoing debates about water use in the technology sector.
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Sam Altman has argued about ChatGPT's water usage in response to protests against data centers. He said that the water used to answer 38,000 questions asked to ChatGPT is equivalent to the water needed to grow one almond. This statement comes amid ongoing debates about water use in the technology sector.

Sam Altman said in opposition to the protests against data centers that the water consumption in operating ChatGPT is equal to growing one almond. He argued that technology is used to simplify life and proper management of resources is necessary for this.

Mona Dixit, an experienced journalist in technology and gadgets, stated that she has worked in the technology and consumer electronics field for the past 9 years. Mona said that the true measure of technology is not its specifications but the user experience.

Mona Dixit also said that her real skill is translating complex technical terminology into simple language so that ordinary readers can also benefit from technology. She said the ultimate goal of technology is to make life simpler and better.

Mona holds a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication degree from IMS Noida after completing her Bachelor of Science. Before joining Navbharat Times Online, she worked with leading technology websites.

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