Google to offer Gemini AI to U.S. government agencies
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The explosion of AI tools worldwide is increasing exponentially, but the companies that make these tools often don't express their environmental impact in detail. Google has just released a technical paper detailing measurements for energy,
Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, Google says it has calculated the energy required for its Gemini AI service: Sending a single text prompt consumes as much energy as watching television for nine seconds.
Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on Home speakers, offering better reasoning, natural conversations, and smarter household help.
It’s the most transparent estimate yet from one of the big AI companies, and a long-awaited peek behind the curtain for researchers.
The GSA's deal with Google for discounted access to AI tools comes as part of the OneGov procurement initiative aimed at promoting federal government efficiency.
Gemini Live includes the AI assistant's ability to recognize objects in the real world and answer questions in real time while highlighting those objects.
Gemini queries are getting cleaner and more efficient, according to data it published today, but their total carbon footprint is still growing.