"Is Being Polite to AI Costing Companies Millions? The Truth Revealed"
Discover how polite interactions with AI like ChatGPT impact costs and responses. Learn why your manners might matter more than you think!
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"Is Being Polite to AI Costing Companies Millions? The Truth Revealed"
Have you ever wondered if being polite to AI, such as saying “please” or “thank you,” actually makes a difference—or comes at a cost? This question recently sparked a fascinating debate online when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman humorously revealed that politeness could be costing the company tens of millions in electricity expenses. While his response was lighthearted, it raises important questions about the relationship between human behavior, AI interaction, and operational costs. So, is being polite to AI worth it, or are we wasting resources on unnecessary pleasantries? Image Credits: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg / Getty Images The Hidden Costs of Politeness in AI Conversations When users type out courteous phrases like “please generate this summary” or “thank you for helping me,” they may not realize these extra words require additional computational power. Every keystroke fed into generative AI models like ChatGPT contributes to processing demands, which ultimately translate into higher energy co…
