I feel like you are misinterpreting my words here. Like I said, AI can be used well, and I'm all for ethical AI usage! Being mindful about how we use technology and what costs are implied by that use is what's important.

[–] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

And why are you assuming OP's usage is unethical?

[–] UmbraTemporis@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's pretty safe to assume, it's OPs first post on this community and I'm unaware of any AI image models that don't hammer a GPU.

[–] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

GPU use automatically makes something unethical?

[–] UmbraTemporis@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Well they use a lot of power compared to other components. Not saying the concept of GPUs is unethical.

[–] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It takes about 0.04 Wh on my machine to generate one image.

I think you are really over-reacting.

[–] UmbraTemporis@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sure you can apply the argument of it's just one person, or one GPU or one car. But that's not reality.

Millions of GPUs crunch numbers in datacenters to feed the AI consoomers. I see solarpunk as valuing principle over practicalties and a strong emphasis on taking responsibility. Therefore if this image was generated using a GPU demanding model, it contributes to that AI footprint. Therefore, it is not solarpunk.

[–] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago

Except it is not a car, it is an electronic device. It consumes electricity. Solarpunk is named after a tech that allows sustainable electricity.

Considering electricity use evil by default is ridiculous in a solarpunk setting.