Are Polite ChatGPT Prompts Costing Extra Energy? The Truth Behind Saying ‘Please’ And ‘Thank You’

Does saying “please” to ChatGPT secretly harm the planet? Viral claims blame polite prompts for wasting energy, but the real environmental cost of AI is far bigger and hidden.

Jan 19, 2026 - 00:30
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Are Polite ChatGPT Prompts Costing Extra Energy? The Truth Behind Saying ‘Please’ And ‘Thank You’
Does saying “please” to ChatGPT secretly harm the planet? Viral claims blame polite prompts for wasting energy, but the real environmental cost of AI is far bigger and hidden.

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