The article discusses the implications of politeness when interacting with AI models like ChatGPT. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's playful comment about electricity costs associated with users saying 'please' and 'thank you' led to a discussion on whether such politeness is beneficial. Kurt Beavers from Microsoft Copilot explains that using respectful language influences AI responses, fostering a more agreeable interaction. This observation underscores the importance of tone in AI conversations, even as profanity can also serve distinct purposes in dialogue.
I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in electricity costs from people saying 'please' and 'thank you' to their models.
Using polite language sets a tone for the response, and when an AI model clocks politeness, it's more likely to be polite back.
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