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OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT-5, which boasts advanced capabilities such as creating websites, answering complex science questions, and reasoning through difficult problems. However, concerns have been raised regarding its energy consumption. Researchers at the University of Rhode Island found that GPT-5 could use up to 40 watt-hours of electricity to generate a medium-length response, significantly more than previous models. With GPT-5 potentially handling 2.5 billion requests per day, its energy consumption might match the daily electricity demand of 1.5 million US homes. This has led researchers to call for greater transparency from AI companies about the environmental impact of their models.