A new study says AI agents use far more electricity than chatbots like ChatGPT. AI agents can do tasks on their own. They can search the web, collect information, and use other tools. This takes more time and more power. The study says some AI agents can use up to 136.5 times more electricity for one task than a chatbot. It also says they can take much longer to answer. The researchers warn that if many people use AI agents, power grids and data centres may come under more pressure. They also say that better software alone may not be enough. New chips and data centres may also need changes.
environmentBeginner2 min read7/8/2026
AI agents use much more power
A new study says AI agents can use much more electricity than chatbots. The study says this could create problems for power grids and data centres.
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