Stop Worrying About ChatGPT's Environmental Impact

Concerns about ChatGPT's environmental footprint are widespread. However, Andy Masley's analysis demonstrates that this worry is largely unfounded. Even using higher-end estimates of energy consumption per prompt, the impact is minuscule, comparable to shortening a shower by a few seconds. Far greater environmental gains can be achieved by reducing air travel or other high-impact activities. Focusing efforts on impactful actions, rather than individual ChatGPT usage, is the more effective approach.