performing 1 + 1 in assembly language: 1 CPU cycle
performing 1 + 1 in a high level interpreted language: maybe 10 CPU cycles
performing 1 + 1 using an LLM: millions of CPU cycles
asking "why was the rabbit an animal after 1 + 1": probably priceless, maybe a billion cycles

[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

And that translates directly to energy consumption - a single ChatGPT-style conversation can use as much electricity as charging a smartphone, which is why companies are scrambling to build more efficient AI chips and why they need so many power stations (you can compare some on gearscouts.com to see the best $/Wh values for emergency backup).