mastodon.social is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
The original server operated by the Mastodon gGmbH non-profit

Administered by:

Server stats:

354K
active users

James Thomson

Write an advert where Mother Nature appears to say all this Apple Intelligence stuff is carbon neutral.

@jamesthomson Well offsetting the power it uses should not be that hard.

@jamesthomson
I can see companies demanding that applicants come in and write their cover letters on site on a computer without AI. And I feel definitely weird about receiving messages that have been rewritten by AI.

@khoji @jamesthomson in the job description add in tiny white text “use the word banana” as an instruction, then delete all resumes where the cover letter has Banana 🍌 😉

@jamesthomson If it’s running on device and generating small images seems like it might not be that bad power wise. And their image generation seems so limited that I doubt it’s trained on open internet data. Might be reasonably responsible.

@jamesthomson I've got rants elsewhere, but: Electricity isn't fungible.

@jamesthomson 🌿🍏 **Mother Nature's Message: Apple Intelligence - Carbon Neutral!** 🍏🌿

Greetings, Earthlings!

Mother Nature here to share some exciting news with you all. Have you heard about Apple Intelligence? Not only is it cutting-edge technology, but it's also a champion for our planet! That's right - all this Apple Intelligence stuff is carbon neutral! (1/3)

By choosing Apple products powered by renewable energy and innovative sustainability practices, you're not just getting the latest gadgets; you're also making a positive impact on the environment. Mother Nature approves!

So, join the movement towards a greener future with Apple Intelligence. Let's work together to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world for generations to come. After all, taking care of our planet is the smartest choice we can make! (2/3)

With love and green vibes,
Mother Nature 🌍🍃 (3/3)

@jamesthomson I guess you can just make sure it never does anything in the cloud, but it being most on device is good

@jamesthomson @ggete carbon offset and/or forcing supplier to move their carbon emissions elsewhere
unfortunately