The energy consumption of the newest version of ChatGPT is significantly higher than previous models, with estimates suggesting it could be up to 20 times more energy-intensive than the first version.

CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.

Tech companies are throwing money at new sources of energy, from wind and solar to next-generation geothermal, nuclear, and even fusion power. But all that electricity isn’t good for much unless it ...