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IntroductionGPT-5’s arrival marks a leap forward in AI capability—but also a controversial move in environmental accountability. As OpenAI remains opaque about power consumption, environmentalists, policymakers, and enterprise users alike are calling for GPT-5 energy transparency as an urgent necessity. Background: Model Advancements vs. Hidden Costs Launched on August 7, 2025, GPT-5 introduces multiple model variants—fast,…