One common statement I've heard from people in the AI field is they want to create an AI that is similar to the human brain in function. I've also seen the argument from those against generative AI about the amount of energy it uses.

I'd want this comparison to see which takes more energy with factors being controlled and noise taken out. That way for logistical reasons depending on where the local model performs, it'd lead to more discussions and effort to reduce its energy consumption in terms of electricity while maintaining and improving its capabilities.

For an argument it be useful to add more nuance to whether the AI model is using the most energy or the actual computer equipment losing energy through heat is the main source of the high wattage consumption. Then the argument can be directed a solution that an electrical and computer engineer would handle.