Every time I ask Gemini (aka Nano Banana) to put a bear in one of my Tahoe hiking photos, I feel a little bit of "eco-guilt." But how much energy does a single AI prompt actually use?

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the hidden "electric bill" of our AI habits. From the massive data centers that run "hot and heavy" to the recent shocking news of OpenAI sunsetting Sora due to a $15M-a-day price tag, we’re breaking down the math of the machines.

In this video, we discuss:

• The 2030 Projection: Why AI compute might soon use more power than the entire country of Japan.
• The "Math Factory": A beginner-friendly look at what happens inside a data center (and why they need so much water).
• The Sora Obituary: Why the world’s most famous AI video tool was "killed" by its own electric bill.
• The Microwave vs. The Lightbulb: A breakdown of what a text prompt costs vs. an AI image or video.
• 5 Tips for Responsible AI: How to use these tools without burning down the grid (literally).

If you’re a GenXer trying to navigate this "lightning speed" tech world, this is for you. We don’t need to stop using AI, but we do need to start looking at the "Energy Guide" sticker.

Resources mentioned:

• My Substack: https://aigenx.substack.com/
• The "AI for GenX" Podcast

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