OpenAI CEO Sam Altman mentioned that users who say "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT cost the company tens of millions of dollars in computing resources. Despite these costs, Altman considers them to be "well-spent money" as polite interactions make the AI feel more human-like. However, every polite conversation consumes energy, raising concerns about the environment. While politeness may improve the AI's response, it is important to remember the real costs associated with these seemingly trivial interactions.