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Track Your AI Usage & Impact

MyAIUsage is here to show, in plain language, the hidden environmental cost of everyday AI use. By entering a few simple numbers, you can get a rough idea of the water and energy needed to run the prompts you send to tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot.

These numbers aren’t lab results, they’re estimates drawn from public research but they give a clear sense of scale. The aim is awareness: helping people make informed choices and, where possible, lighten their digital footprint.

Try the calculator below, then scroll for a quick overview of how the numbers are worked out (or head to the About page for more detail) and some simple ways to cut down your impact.

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How the numbers are worked out

Each prompt is multiplied by an estimated resource cost, with image prompts counting much higher than text. The exact impact depends on the model, data centre efficiency, and local energy mix. For a fuller breakdown, see our About page.

Practical ways to reduce your impact

  • Combine tasks: Ask bigger, more complete questions instead of lots of small ones.
  • Stick to text when you can: Images and video prompts use much more energy and water.
  • Use the right tool for the job: Smaller, lighter models are fine for everyday queries.
  • Turn off auto features: Disable auto-runs or background AI if you don’t really need them.
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