Why Google Wants You to Know the Environmental Cost of AI Queries
Why Google Wants You to Know the Environmental Cost of AI Queries

Why Google Wants You to Know the Environmental Cost of AI Queries

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[01:28] Deep Research Mode Explained

[02:39] Using AI To Replace Days Of Googling

[03:30] Time Savings From Deep Research

[04:12] Compare Deep Research Across Bots

[05:30] Google's Query Energy Disclosure

[06:37] Water Is A Hidden AI Cost

[07:26] Per-Query Estimates Vary Widely

[08:25] Efficiency Gains Don't Stop Emissions Rise

[09:04] Cut Your AI Footprint By Asking Less

[09:50] Company Steps To Lower AI Impact