OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that the company is spending tens of millions of dollars on users being polite to ChatGPT by saying “please” and “thank you.” Altman expressed that this expenditure is well worth it, sparking discussions on user behavior towards AI models. Some users believe in treating AI with courtesy in case it becomes sentient, while others, like engineer Carl Youngblood, see it as a moral imperative for personal development. A 2024 survey found that 67% of American users are polite to AI assistants, with various motivations behind their behavior. There is also a debate surrounding the electricity consumption of ChatGPT, with conflicting reports on how much energy a single query consumes. Altman mentioned that the cost of AI output has been decreasing significantly each year as models become more efficient. Despite facing competition from other AI companies like DeepSeek from China, OpenAI anticipates an increase in revenue to $12.7 billion this year, with expectations to reach $125 billion by 2029. The company does not expect to achieve cash-flow positivity until 2029. This financial outlook comes as AI continues to play a significant role in various industries, including cryptocurrency.