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arXiv CS.AI·Jun 10·5 min read
From Perception to Action: Can UI Interventions Foster Sustainable LLM Chatbot
TL;DR
As LLM-powered chatbots become more common, their energy consumption raises sustainability concerns. A web-based chatbot prototype was developed with features like energy-efficient modes and feedback mechanisms to promote energy-aware usage.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can leverage UI design to enhance energy awareness in AI applications, promoting sustainable usage patterns.
Key Takeaways
- Explore UI design to influence user energy consumption behavior.
- Implement energy feedback mechanisms in chatbot interfaces.
- Encourage users to select energy-efficient modes when possible.
- Conduct user surveys to assess awareness of AI energy use.
How It Works
The prototype chatbot features a three-mode switch allowing users to choose between Energy-efficient, Balanced, and Performance modes. It provides real-time energy feedback and pre-send energy estimates, helping users understand the energy implications of their interactions.
This design leverages principles from persuasive technology to encourage more sustainable usage patterns.