A study from KAIST looked at AI agents. These are AI systems that can do some tasks on their own. The study says they can use much more electricity than chatbots like ChatGPT. In some tests, they used up to 136.5 times more energy for one query. The study also found that they can take much longer to give an answer. This is because they search the web, collect information, do calculations, and use other tools. The researchers say this could create more pressure on power grids and data centers.
environmentBeginner1 min read7/8/2026
AI Agents Use More Power Than Chatbots
A study says AI agents use much more electricity than chatbots. These systems do many steps on their own, which makes them slow and power-hungry. Researchers say this could put more pressure on power grids.
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