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The Power of Politeness: How 'Please' and 'Thank You' Could Be Draining AI Resources
Elevate Insights
April 28, 2025
đź—Ł Quote of the Week
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
Happy Monday everyone! OpenAI’s Sam Altman recently said on social media that adding “Please” or “Thank You” is costing them millions albeit well spent. More on this later in the Weekly Topic!
Pennyworth (2019) - S02E02 The Burning Bridge
In other news, Apple is producing more iPhones in India amid tariff uncertainty. OpenAI and Yahoo both want chrome if Google has to sell. Meta cuts jobs from reality labs division.
⤵️ In this week’s insight:
Weekly Highlights
The Key to Navigating Change With Confidence | Kristy Ellmer | TED
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Weekly Topic
The Power of Politeness: How 'Please' and 'Thank You' Could Be Draining AI Resources
🔎 Weekly Highlights
This week’s highlight is from Kristy Ellmer
Summary
Layoffs can inadvertently lead to positive career transitions, with affected individuals often discovering new opportunities and fulfilling paths when provided with appropriate support and resources.
Embracing change encourages personal growth and the development of new skills, while a positive mindset helps individuals and teams recognize potential benefits in challenging circumstances.
Effective change management involves understanding emotional responses, humanizing the process, and tailoring communication based on individual motivations, which can enhance openness, adaptability, and overall team performance.
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📬 Weekly Trivia
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Q. ​Which AI technology is widely used in virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa?
The trivia answer is at the bottom of this week’s insight
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