$XAI According to ShibDaily, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disclosed that the use of polite language in interactions with ChatGPT, such as including "please" and "thank you," has led to a significant expense for the company. In a recent exchange on X, Altman responded to a query about the financial impact of users incorporating these courteous terms in their communications with AI models. He estimated the cost at "tens of millions of dollars," but emphasized that it was "well spent," indicating that the politeness reflects a positive trend in human-AI engagement.

Altman humorously remarked, "you never know," referencing the science fiction trope of sentient AI, a theme often explored in literature and film. His comments were met with humor from the tech and