Using "Please" with ChatGPT AI consumes 0.00074 kWh per use, highlighting environmental impact of politeness.

From Google: 2025-04-22 10:34:00

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, estimates that using the word “Please” in conversations with ChatGPT AI consumes around 0.00074 kilowatt-hours of electricity per use. This equates to about 0.2 grams of CO2 emissions, highlighting the environmental impact of politeness in digital interactions. Altman encourages efficient, considerate communication to reduce energy consumption.



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