April 20, 2025:
Politeness to AI Costs OpenAI Millions - A user's joke about OpenAI's electricity costs due to users typing "please" and "thank you" led CEO Sam Altman to estimate losses in the tens of millions. This sparked a debate on the necessity and cost of politeness in AI interactions. Kurt Beavers from Microsoft Copilot noted that polite language affects AI responses positively, but acknowledged that profanity is also part of communication.
The ongoing discussion questions the impact of human etiquette on AI interaction and operational expenses. While Altman’s response was light-hearted, the conversation highlights the broader implications of polite versus impolite language in shaping AI responses and potential costs. The debate underscores the evolving understanding of human-AI communication dynamics.
