Over a 12-month period, while delivering higher-quality responses, the median energy consumption and carbon footprint per Gemini Apps text prompt decreased by factors of 33x and 44x, respectively. Based on our recent analysis, we found that our work on efficiency is proving effective and the energy consumed per median prompt is equivalent to watching television for less than nine seconds.

Google seems to be taking a transparent approach to measuring and improving the environmental footprint of its AI models, sharing detailed methodology and impressive efficiency gains. Their commitment to data center optimization and clean energy scaling is a strong signal for the future of sustainable tech. It’s encouraging to see major players publish real numbers and push for accountability as AI adoption accelerates.