Saying ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Costs Millions: OpenAI CEO Reveals AI’s Hidden Financial Burden

In a surprising revelation, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, revealed that incorporating courtesy phrases in requests directed toward ChatGPT comes at a significant financial cost. Every added word increases processing load and energy consumption, leading to increased infrastructure strain for the company. Despite this impact on operational expenses, OpenAI chooses to prioritize user experience through a smooth, natural interface. However, this highlights a fundamental tension between politeness and AI efficiency in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence.