There are some important points at the end of this piece, particularly with regards to how we develop norms around sustainable GAI use:
- Use existing large generative models, don’t generate your own.
- Fine-tune train existing models
- Use energy-conserving computational methods
- Use a large model only when it offers significant value
- Be discerning about when you use generative AI
- Evaluate the energy sources of your cloud provider or data center
- Re-use models and resources
- Include AI activity in your carbon monitoring
