As we interact with AI, it's important to be conscious of the resources involved, including water. Every prompt, while seemingly small, contributes to energy consumption, and cooling data centers often relies on water. Though the amount per prompt is little, the cumulative effect adds up. By being mindful of how and when we use AI —crafting thoughtful prompts, minimizing retries, and consolidating requests, we can help reduce unnecessary energy and water usage.

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