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Claimant: Sam Altman
Claim: “For every 38,000 ChatGPT queries, that is the same amount of water that is used in the production of a single almond in California.”
Rating: MOSTLY FALSE
Explanation: Altman’s comparison relies on an unverified low estimate for ChatGPT’s water use and a relatively high estimate for the water needed to grow one California almond. Available estimates suggest the equivalent is more likely around 1,000 to 10,000 conversational AI prompts, although precise water use remains uncertain.
Date: 09/09/2026
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Last Updated on September 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check