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Environmental Impact of AI - Google estimates the median Gemini Apps text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours of energy, equivalent to watching an average TV for ~9 seconds [1] - The median Gemini Apps text prompt consumes 0.26 milliliters of water, about 5 drops [1] - These figures are substantially lower than many public estimates [1] Efficiency Improvements - From May 2024 to May 2025, the energy footprint of the median Gemini Apps text prompt dropped by 33x [2] - The total carbon footprint dropped by 44x through model efficiency improvements, machine utilization improvements, and additional clean energy procurement [2] - These improvements occurred while delivering higher quality responses [2]