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Kim Kardashian Praises ChatGPT on Instagram as Users Raise Climate Concerns

Online users questioned the carbon footprint of ChatGPT after Kardashian highlighted its ‘accountability’ following her law school completion.

Kim Kardashian made a controversial tech endorsement on her Instagram account. 
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Overview

  • On June 18, Kardashian shared a screenshot of her Instagram Story thanking ChatGPT for “taking accountability” in a candid AI conversation.
  • Her post triggered criticism on platforms such as X and Reddit, with many users highlighting the chatbot’s significant energy consumption and environmental impact.
  • This isn’t Kardashian’s first tech backlash: in March she faced online rebukes after posing with Tesla’s Cybertruck and Optimus robot amid boycott calls over Elon Musk’s politics.
  • Some commenters speculated that the Instagram share could be a paid endorsement, underscoring broader skepticism toward celebrity AI promotions.
  • Separately, Kardashian celebrated finishing her six-year law school journey, noting pandemic delays and demanding coursework.