04/22/2025
Apparently, saying “please” and “thank you” to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI tens of millions of dollars.
Yes, really. Sam Altman said it himself.
And yet… I still tell people to be polite to AI.
Why? Because how we talk to AI matters. A respectful tone doesn’t just feel better—it actually affects how the system responds. I’ve said this in all my talks: treat AI like an assistant, not a search bar. It’s about collaboration, not commands.
I even joke that when AI becomes our overlords, I’m hoping it remembers I was nice.
If you’re curious about the serious side of all this, I’ve got a live session coming up:
AI in Business: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
June 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM PDT
In-person & on Zoom
EastVenturaEAC.org/June2025
I’ll be walking through what’s working, what’s risky, and how to actually use AI strategically—whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or just trying to keep up.
Hope you can join me.
