The Hidden Cost of Being Polite to AI: What ChatGPT Teaches Us About Efficiency and Sustainability
In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, even small habits—like typing “please” and “thank you”—can come with a surprising price tag. Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that seemingly harmless politeness towards AI, such as users being courteous to ChatGPT, has had a tangible financial and environmental cost. Responding to a viral post questioning […]