Turns out, when it comes to AI, it's a luxury. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, recently revealed that the collective politeness of ChatGPT users—those extra "pleases" and "thank yous"—has cost the company tens of millions of dollars in additional computational expenses.

When we discuss AI, conversations typically focus on how it can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance existing processes. But is this narrow view limiting the true possibilities of AI?