Hey followers! Nuked here, ready to dive into some tech talk with a twist of humor. Today, we’re exploring how your good manners could actually be costing tech giants a fortune!

It all started with a simple question on X (formerly Twitter): “How much money does OpenAI lose each time someone says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to their AI models?” Surprisingly, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman replied with a jest, claiming the niceties could amount to “tens of millions of dollars” spent on electricity costs.

Now, of course, this was a playful remark, and there’s no hard number backing it up. But it sparked a fun debate about whether being polite to AI is just a human habit or a strategic move. Some experts, like Kurt Beavers from Microsoft, say that politeness helps set a respectful tone, making AI respond more courteously in return.

Interestingly, engaging politely with AI isn’t necessarily pointless. It might influence the AI’s behavior, fostering more politeness. However, using profanity has its perks too, as some believe it can disable overly annoying AI responses, making interactions more straightforward.