[ExI] Saying "Please" and "Thank You" to AIs costs millions

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Sam Altman Admits That Saying "Please" and "Thank You" to ChatGPT Is
Wasting Millions of Dollars in Computing Power

<https://futurism.com/altman-please-thanks-chatgpt>
Quote:
While it may seem pointless to treat an AI chatbot with respect, some
AI architects say it's an important move. Microsoft's design manager
Kurtis Beavers, for example, says proper etiquette "helps generate
respectful, collaborative outputs."
"Using polite language sets a tone for the response," Beavers notes.
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It usually works with humans as well........     :)
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