Google just announced that a typical query to its Gemini app uses about 0.24 watt-hours of electricity. That’s about the same as running a microwave for one second—something that, to me, feels virtually insignificant. I run the microwave for so many more seconds than that on most days. I was excited to see this report…
Original: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/28/1122685/ai-energy-use-gemini/