{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI Church Toolkit","title":"Impact of Using AI","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/be1af1f1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1253,"description":"AI’s environmental impact is a growing concern, but how much energy does it really use? In this episode, we break down common claims about AI’s carbon footprint, explore how it compares to other technologies, and discuss how church leaders can make informed decisions about its use.\nTopics covered:\nCommon claims about AI’s environmental impact.\nBreaking down AI’s electricity and water usage.\nComparisons between AI, streaming services, and other digital technologies.\nThe difference between AI training and inference.\nHow AI efficiency is improving over time.\nHomework:\nResearch the environmental impact of various AI models.\nIf you have a ChatGPT subscription, experiment with different models to see how their efficiency varies.\nLearn which models are best suited for your needs while minimizing energy consumption.\nResources:\n“Using ChatGPT is not bad for the environment,” Andy Masley, Jan. 13, 2025\nAI Church Toolkit website\nMade possible by the TryTank Research Institute.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nOzEGrkHAKfFDXiOJqxbdIkuIVtODpe-FjF2fW7VItM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MmNl/MzA5MWYxMGFlYzY4/OTcxMDEyY2YyMmUy/M2U5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}