In Google’s new AI environmental impact research, these calculations were based on the company's average carbon intensity and water usage effectiveness across its portfolio.

Gemini for Home will replace Google Assistant in the company's line of smart displays and speakers, a step up in capabilities for its smart home devices. The announcement was made

This pact covering the tech giant's chatbot will also include enterprise search and multimedia generation capabilities.

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Google says current methods of measuring AI's impact aren't telling the full story -- and has offered a new method it hopes to standardize.

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, Google says it has calculated the energy required for its Gemini AI service: Sending a single text prompt consumes as much energy as watching television for nine seconds.

Google says a Gemini AI prompt consumes minimal energy and water, but experts argue the company is leaving out key environmental costs.