Sure you can apply the argument of it’s just one person, or one GPU or one car. But that’s not reality.
Millions of GPUs crunch numbers in datacenters to feed the AI consoomers. I see solarpunk as valuing principle over practicalties and a strong emphasis on taking responsibility. Therefore if this image was generated using a GPU demanding model, it contributes to that AI footprint. Therefore, it is not solarpunk.
Well they use a lot of power compared to other components. Not saying the concept of GPUs is unethical.
It takes about 0.04 Wh on my machine to generate one image.
I think you are really over-reacting.
Sure you can apply the argument of it’s just one person, or one GPU or one car. But that’s not reality.
Millions of GPUs crunch numbers in datacenters to feed the AI consoomers. I see solarpunk as valuing principle over practicalties and a strong emphasis on taking responsibility. Therefore if this image was generated using a GPU demanding model, it contributes to that AI footprint. Therefore, it is not solarpunk.
Except it is not a car, it is an electronic device. It consumes electricity. Solarpunk is named after a tech that allows sustainable electricity.
Considering electricity use evil by default is ridiculous in a solarpunk setting.