„Creating images with generative AI could use as much energy as charging your smartphone according to a new study Friday that measures the environmental impact of generative AI models for the first time. Popular models like ChatGPT’s Dall-E and Midjourney may produce more carbon than driving 4 miles.“

https://gizmodo.com/ai-images-as-much-energy-as-charging-phone-hugging-face-1851065091