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Fact: 72% of internet users worry about AI misuse but only 31% take steps to protect themselves
Source: Pew Research, 2024
If you know Mathematics, Pure → Applied.
You can define AI with Ethics.
Otherwise, through life read AI and its Ethics.
Mathematical Foundation
AI Ethics is the set of principles, guidelines, and practices that ensure Artificial Intelligence is developed and used in ways that are fair, transparent, safe, and beneficial to individuals and society.
Avoid bias and discrimination
Make AI decisions explainable
Protect user data and consent
Assign responsibility for AI outcomes
Prevent harm from AI misuse
When an AI model is used for hiring, AI Ethics ensures it doesn't unfairly reject candidates based on gender, ethnicity, or disability — and that the hiring process can be reviewed by humans.
Source: PwC, 2023
Unethical AI can lead to wrongful decisions, loss of trust, and legal consequences for organizations.
| Activity | Energy (Wh) | Equivalent Time |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Query (Simple) | 0.3 Wh | 0.3 min of 60W bulb |
| LED Bulb (10W, 5min) | 0.83 Wh | Baseline |
| Laptop Usage (5min) | 2.5 Wh | 2.5 min of 60W bulb |
| ChatGPT Query (Complex) | 4.5 Wh | 4.5 min of 60W bulb |
| Microwave (30sec) | 25 Wh | 25 min of 60W bulb |
| US Household (1min) | 35 Wh | 35 min of 60W bulb |
One-time massive emissions
Small per-query emissions
502 tonnes CO₂
=8 years of car driving
25 tonnes CO₂
=25 round-trip flights NYC-SF
~0.1 kg CO₂/year
=2 hours of home heating
While AI training has high upfront emissions, daily usage is relatively low. A year of heavy ChatGPT use equals about one car trip to the grocery store.
Source: Cisco Privacy Report, 2023
Zoom used calls to train AI (2023) - highlighting the importance of checking data usage policies.
Source: NIST, 2019
Error rate disparity across demographic groups
Apple Watch failed heart readings on darker skin (2021) → fixed in 2022
Source: MIT, 2023
Lawyer fined $5K for citing fake ChatGPT case. In 2023, a U.S. lawyer was fined $5K after citing fake legal cases generated by ChatGPT in a court filing.
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View PaperAll statistics and figures cited in this guide are sourced from peer-reviewed research and reputable organizations. Energy consumption estimates are based on available public data and may vary depending on model architecture, hardware, and usage patterns. For the most current information, please refer to the original sources linked above.
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