OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that the use of polite language in interactions with ChatGPT, such as saying “please” and “thank you,” incurs tangible financial and environmental costs.

When it comes to using AI programs like Siri, Alexa, and others, being polite comes as second nature to some people; however, next time you’re using ChatGPT, rethink your manners. Saying “please” and ...

Image courtesy by QUE.com The Importance of Politeness with Voice Assistants and AI As voice assistants become an integral ...

Do rude prompts really get better answers? Short answer: sometimes. A 2025 arXiv study tested 50 questions rewritten in five tones and found that rude prompts slightly outperformed polite ones with ...