Comparison: the classic way versus AI
The usual action against its AI equivalent, side by side. Static, sourced data, an honest verdict.
ChatGPT vs Google search: energy use
Does ChatGPT (or an AI search) use more than a Google search? A sourced, numbered answer.
See the comparisonGoogle search0.3 WhAI prompt (text)0.3 WhAI-generated image vs existing image
How much does an AI-generated image cost versus reusing an existing photo?
See the comparisonReuse an existing image0.1 WhGenerate an image with AI9 WhAI-generated video vs video streaming
Is generating a video with AI worse than watching Netflix? The numbers.
See the comparisonWatch video (streaming)77 WhGenerate a video with AI940 WhAsking AI a question vs sending an email
Does an email pollute more than an AI prompt? A CO₂ comparison.
See the comparisonSend an email19 gAI prompt (text)0.2 g
AI vs everyday actions
1 shower = 167,000 prompts, 1 h of Netflix = 300 prompts… Play with the orders of magnitude yourself in the game.